Happy Chhath Puja 2022: Wishes, Messages And Stories That You Can Share With Your Friends & Family

This is a Hindu celebration that takes place in India and Nepal and it honours Surya, the Sun God. The event lasts four days, with devotees offering prayers to the sun god.

Preparations for Chhath Puja 2022

New Delhi: Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival observed throughout India, although it is particularly famous in the state of Bihar. The festival is held over four days and is devoted to the Sun God, Surya. People bathe in sacred rivers or ponds on the first day and pray to the sun deity. People fast on the second and third days and conduct special puja (prayers) to the sun god. On the fourth day, people break their fast and present food to the Sun God as a token of gratitude.

Here are some wishes and messages that you can send to your friends and family on this occasion:

• Allow the light of Chhath Puja to shine. I wish you a wonderful Chhath Puja.
• Surya Dev arrived at your home riding a chariot. May you have a happy and prosperous Chhath.
• On the occasion of Chhath Puja, Hail to Chhath Mata. May the house be filled with richness, wealth, and prosperity, and may you be triumphant in all your endeavours. Wishing you a very Happy Chhath Puja!
• May the positive energy of Chhath Puja flow throughout your life, filling it with success and glory. Happy Chhath Puja.
• Sun is the main source of all creations. On this auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, I send you my blessings and love.

The Story Behind Chhath Puja:

According to the popular tales about Chhath Puja, there was a monarch named Priyavrat who was married to a queen named Malini. Except for a kid, the Royal couple had name, fame, and all the luxuries. The King then sought Sage Kashyapa's blessings and performed the Putreshthi Yagna. As a result, Malini became pregnant and gave birth to a child. However, the royal couple was saddened when their infant was born dead. The king attempted suicide because he was heartbroken over the loss of his child.

But, before he could take his own life, Goddess Sashti came in front of him. She identified herself as Sashti and requested him to perform puja on the Sashti Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha by observing a vrat.

The King, who had lost all hope, sought the Goddess' blessings, observed a vrat, and followed all the rituals. Queen Malini eventually gave birth to a child. Since then, the tradition of keeping a Chhath vrat has been prevalent.

Other legends include those from Ramayana and Mahabharata. Following their Raj Tilak ritual, Lord Rama and Mata Sita conducted the Chhath puja vrat. The royal couple honoured the Sun God by performing puja and observing a vrat.

The legend associated with Mahabharata is that of Karna who was born to Kunti with the Sun God's blessings and worshipped his father every day. As a result, the practice of paying homage to Surya Bhagwan began.