Chhath Puja, one of the most sacred festivals in Northern India, is religiously carried out with much fervour and devotion. Considered an ancient Vedic festival, it celebrates the life-giving excellence of the Sun God, Surya, and his sister Shashthi Devi, better known as Chhathi Maiya in the region. It also marks the devotees’ gratitude to the gods who bestow precious life on Earth. Above all, Chhath Puja is a journey to the spiritual world reinforcing purity, dedication, and discipline.
It is mainly celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and the neighbouring country, Nepal. The devotees participate in rigorous rituals that involve fasting and holy bathing, along with worshipping the setting and the rising sun. This whole ritual is followed strictly on four days, and all of them have different meanings and practices.
On the first day, which is called ‘Nahay Khay’, devotees bathe in a river or any other water body and cleanse themselves and their surroundings. They then prepare a traditional meal, which is shared among family members. On the second day, known as ‘Kharna’, people fast from sunrise to sunset and break it only after offering food to the deities and distributing it as prasad.
The third day is the most important and is called Sandhya Arghya. On this day, the devotees gather at the banks of rivers or any water body for prayers and offer Arghya, that is offering water to the sun before it sets at the horizon. The sight of thousands of devotees standing in water, carrying lamps, and performing rituals is marvellous and depicts the communal spirit and devotion behind Chhath Puja.
On the final day of Usha Arghya, the rising sun is prayed to. Devotees assemble once again early in the morning at the banks of the river, complete all rituals, and get ready to pray for a blessed family and a prosperous time in the life of their families. This marks the end when all break their fast, with the sharing of prasad between family, friends, and community members.
Happy Chhath Pooja 2024
Here are a few wishes, quotes and messages to send to your loved ones for Chhath Puja:
May the sacred, blissful, and peaceful celebration of Chhath Puja welcome its way into your life to shower happiness, peace, and prosperity upon you. Wish you a blessed, joyful, healthy happy Chhath Puja.
May the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya bless you and your family with their choices. Happy Chhath Puja!
Wishing this Chhath Puja that we have a long healthy happy life for our family and friends, to be filled with love, and that there is compassion and kindness within the world. Happy Chhath Puja!
May this Chhath Puja provide a million moments of happiness and success. Happy Chhath Puja!
Best wishes on the sacred night of Chhath Puja to you, may peace, happiness, and prosperity abide over you.
Blessings from the Divinity of Surya and blessings from Maa Chhathi fill your life with grand joys and prosperity. Happy Chhath Puja!
Let’s celebrate Chhath Puja with soul, devotion, and faith. Happy Chhath Puja to you!
Chhath Puja must bring lighted wings into your life and light new hopes and opportunities. Wish you a happy Chhath Puja!
The golden light brings all the strength and success to your life. Warm wishes for a wonderful Chhath Puja.
May the Festival of Chhath Puja Bring More Abundance to your life and prosperity.
Tons of good wishes to you and your family. Happy blessed Chhath Puja!
Chhathi Maiya will bathe you with success and happiness today and for your whole lifetime in the pure divine waters on this auspicious holy day. Happy Chhath Puja
Wish you have filled love and devotion. Hope Chhath Puja brings all those smiles. Also, all prayers will get an answer, please.
May this Chhath Puja bring enlightenment about wisdom, peace, and joy. Happy celebration!
May the Sun God shower you with resilience and positivity. Warm wishes on the occasion of Chhath Puja!
Let’s celebrate the festival of Chhath Puja with devotion and joy. May your Chhath Puja become joyful and blessed!
The auspicious time when the divine light guides you towards success and happiness. Chhath Puja wishes to you.
Devoted moments, peaceful hearts, and happiness-filled times: That’s my wish for your beautiful Chhath Puja.
Wishing this holy celebration of Chhath Puja be a harbinger of good health, wealth, and happiness in your life. Blessed Chhath Puja!
Warm Greetings on Chhath Puja! May God bless you with good fortune through Surya Devta and Chhathi Maiya.
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Happy Chhath Puja 2024: Messages
On this sacred occasion of Chhath Puja, may the sun god give you good health and prosperity.
Worshipping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, let us wish that all may be well and happy. Happy Chhath Puja!
May this festival of Chhath Puja bring peace and happiness in your life. Wish you and your family a joyful Chhath Puja!
Let’s celebrate the festival of Chhath Puja with a heart full of devotion and gratitude. Happy Chhath Puja!
May the holy festival of Chhath Puja bring hope, joy, and prosperity to your life. Wishing you a blessed Chhath Puja!
On this Auspicious occasion may happiness, good health, and success be bestowed upon you. Happy Chhath Puja!
May the glory of Chhath Puja bring eternal happiness and bliss to your life. Blessings for a blessed Chhath Puja!
May the setting sun and the rising sun offer their prayers to us so that our lives are always full of positivity and bliss. Happy Chhath Puja!
Wishing you a very happy and blessed Chhath Puja. Hope the festival brings in enough happiness and prosperity to your life.
May Chhathi Maiya’s divine blessings bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to your doorstep. Happy Chhath Puja!
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May God Sun and Chhathi Maiya bless your life with sacred blessings.
Chhath Puja is pure love, devotion and bliss always with you. Wishing happy joyful Chhath Puja, filled with divine love.
May the blessing of this beautiful festival of Chhath Puja in the hearts of your near ones at home.
May the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya shower joy and success upon you on this good day.
May you have a very beautiful Chhath Puja, full of devotion and moments of joy.
Chhathi Maiya, the divine light, guides you towards happiness and prosperity.
Let’s celebrate the festival of Chhath Puja with a heart full of faith and gratitude.
May Chhathi Maiya’s blessings fill your life with peace, love, and prosperity.
May the Sun God lit your life on this Chhath Puja by auspicious and happy days.
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Happy Chhath Puja 2024: Quotes
“Chhath Puja teaches us to appreciate and be grateful for the simple blessings in life.”
“May the positivity and devotion of Chhath Puja fill your life with peace and happiness.”
“Wishing you a Chhath Puja filled with piety, devotion, and blissful moments.”
“On this holy occasion, may all your prayers be answered, and may you be blessed with happiness and peace. Happy Chhath Puja!”
“Chhath Puja is a time to thank the Sun God for his blessings and to pray for the prosperity of all.”
“May the divine blessings of Chhathi Maiya light up your life with happiness and prosperity. Happy Chhath Puja!”
“As the sun rises and sets, may your life be illuminated with joy and success. Wishing you a happy Chhath Puja!”
“Chhath Puja is a reminder to connect with nature and appreciate the gifts it offers. Happy Chhath Puja!”
“May this Chhath Puja bring joy, health, and wealth to your life. Wishing you a blessed Chhath Puja!”
“Let us celebrate the festival of Chhath Puja with faith, devotion, and love in our hearts. Happy Chhath Puja!”