Chhath Puja 2018: Wishes, WhatsApp messages, SMS, greetings to send this Surya Shashthi; Know significance, importance of Chhathi

Chhath Puja 2018: It is celebrated mainly in the state of Bihar, Jharkhand and certain parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Nepal. Chhath Puja is also known as Surya Shashti, Chhathi and Dala Chhath.

Chhath Puja 2018: This holy festival is dedicated to the Sun God and his partner, Chhathi Maiya. (PTI)

Chhath Puja 2018: Chhath Puja is a prominent Hindu festival which is celebrated just six days after Diwali. It is festival of devotion and believes in which Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chatti Maiya are worshipped. It is celebrated mainly in the state of Bihar, Jharkhand and certain parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Nepal. Chhath Puja is also known as Surya Shashti, Chhathi and Dala Chhath. It is a 4-day festival in which the devotees offer prayers to the Sun God and take dips in the holy waters of Ganga according to sunrise and sunset timings. As per beliefs of the Hindu religion, the Sun can heal severe health issues and ensure longevity, prosperity, and well-being. Chhath puja 2018 will commence from November 13, i.e. Tuesday.

Chhath Puja 2018: Significance of Surya Shashthi 

This holy festival is dedicated to the Sun God and his partner, Chhathi Maiya. As per the report by India.com, Sun is depicted as the one who is the source of all life forms on the planet while Chhathi Maiya is Usha, Surya’s wife. According to the mythological descriptions, in Rig Veda, Usha meaning the first light of day is symbolically described as the dawn of divine consciousness in an individual. Not just Usha, Chhaht Puja also witnesses the worship of Pratyusha (the last ray of sun before it sets).

Chhath Puja 2018: Timings

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day - 06:41 Sunset on Chhath Puja Day - 17:28 Shashthi Tithi Begins - 01:50 on 13/Nov/2018 Shashthi Tithi Ends - 04:22 on 14/Nov/2018 (Source: Drik Panchang)

Chhath Puja 2018: Happy Chhath Puja wishes

The celebration of Chhath can be more beautiful and meaningful with the message. Here find a collection of wishes on Chhath that you can share with your loved ones. * It’s a day to offer arghya to Sun God And thank Him with all your heart. May your fast bring you joy as Chhath Puja is about to start. * C - CHANT H - HEAVEN H - HOLY A - ALMIGHTY T - TOGETHER H - HALLOWED P - PIOUS U - UPBEAT J - JUBILATION A - AWESOME HAPPY CHHATH PUJA! * All that exists was born from the sun. He is the source and the end. May Sun God bless you this Chhat Puja. Heart full of wishes, here I send. * Mandir ki ghanti, aarti ki thaali Nadi ke kinaare suraj ki laali Zindagi mein aaye khushiyon ki bahaar Aapko mubaarak ho chhath ka tyohaar. * Chhath Kaa Hei Aajuk Paawan Din, Milike manabi Pyara yii Parva, Aajuk Kari Surya Devata ke Puja, Happy Chhath Puja. * Chhath Puja is a day to thank the Sun For prosperity, peace and kindness to everyone Happy Chhath. * Gehun ka thekuaa, chaawal ke laddu Kheer, annaanaas, nimbu aur kaddu Chhathi maiya kare har muraad puri Baato ghar ghar laddu Jay chhathi maiya shubh chhath puja. * CHHATH PUJA AAYE BANKE UJALA, KHUL JAYE AAP KI KISSMAT KA TALA, HAMESHA AAP PER RAHE MEHERBAN UPAR WALA, YAHI DUA KARTA HAI APKA YE CHAHNE WALA. WISH U VERY VERY HAPPY CHHATH PUJA * Chhath Kaa Hei Aajuk Paawan Din, Milike manabi Pyara yii Parva, Aajuk Kari Surya Devata ke Puja, Happy Chhath Puja. HAPPY CHHATH PUJA to all our readers!