Chhath Puja 2023: A Comprehensive Guide to Samagri and Preparations for the Festival
As the auspicious festival of Chhath Puja approaches, preparations are underway to celebrate this joyous occasion dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. The festival holds immense significance, especially in the northern states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, where it is observed with great fervour. Chhath Puja, celebrated six days after Diwali, involves a 36-hour Nirjala Vrat (fast without water) by women for the well-being, prosperity, and happiness of their offspring.
Commencing, on November 17, the four-day Chhath celebration begins with Nahay-Khay. To ensure that the Chhath Puja preparations go smoothly and no essential item is overlooked, let’s delve into the list of puja materials that hold special significance during this auspicious festival.
Chhath Puja Samagri List:
- New Clothes: The fasting woman traditionally begins preparations by purchasing a new saree for herself.
- Bamboo Baskets: Two large bamboo baskets are needed to hold prasad during Chhath Puja. These baskets, laden with puja materials, are carried by men on their heads to the river or pond for worship.
- Soup Pot: A pot made of bamboo or brass is essential for the ritual.
- Milk and Water Glass: Bring a glass, lota, or kalash for offerings of milk and water.
- Thali: A thali (plate) is required for the puja rituals.
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Essential Puja Items:
-Sugarcane: Five sugarcane sticks with leaves are considered crucial for the puja.
-Coconut with Water: A coconut filled with water is an integral offering.
-Rice: Use rice for various offerings during the puja.
-Vermilion (Sindoor): Yellow vermilion is used for applying tilak.
-Deepak (Lamp) and Ghee: A lamp and ghee are essential for illuminating the puja area.
-Bati (Wick): Bati is used for the lamp.
-Kumkum: Red kumkum is applied as tilak.
–Sandalwood Paste (Chandan): Sandalwood paste is applied on the forehead.
-Incense Sticks and Camphor (Dhoop and Kapur): These are used for fragrance.
-Flowers: Flowers are an offering during the puja.
-Betel Leaves (Paan): Betel leaves are offered during the rituals.
-Raw Turmeric, Radish, and Ginger Plant: These items hold significance for Chhath Puja.
-Big Sweet Lemon: The puja uses a very big sweet lemon.
-Banana, Pear, and Sapota: These fruits are essential offerings.
Sweet Potato and Suthani (a type of tuber): These are some of the things you should include.
-Mithai (Sweets), Jaggery (Gur), Wheat Flour, and Ghee: Procure sweets, jaggery, wheat flour, and ghee.
-Turmeric, Haldi Leaves, and Green Gram: These are necessary ingredients for the puja.
-Singhara (Water Chestnut) and Suthani: Remember also to take these.
-Snacks and Dry Fruits: Make provisions for snacks and dry fruits for Prasada.
You must make sure that you are ready with all these materials to make your Chhath Puja celebration perfect. Let this festival bring happiness and wealth to everyone.
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