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News India Live, Digital Desk: Chhath festival (Chhath Mahaparva) is known for its unique traditions and fasts. In this festival where Surya Dev There is a law of worship of Chhathi Maiya (Chhathi Maiya) Worship of is also considered very important. But do you know who Chhathi Maiya is and why she is worshiped on the festival of Chhath? Come, this Vrat Katha Let us know the complete story behind it.
Mysterious relation of Chhathi Maiya
According to mythological beliefs, Chhathi Maiya To sister of sun god It is believed. In some stories they Sixth date of Kartik month originated from Folk Deity It has also been said. There is also a belief that they protection of creation She is worshiped as a mother who gives blessings.
Story 1: Chhathi Maiya and her boon
It is believed that Chhath Puja is directly related to Chhathi Maiya, the sister of Sun God. It is said that women who worship Chhathi Maiya sincerely and with full devotion, Six kind of Misdeeds (Calamities/Sins) One gets freedom from. so it “Chhath” It came to be called a great festival. It is also believed that this mother was the elder sister of Devaki, who was not blessed with a child. Then he worshiped Sun God and asked for a boon from him to give him the happiness of having children.
Story 2: King Surath and Sanjhauli Maiya
According to another popular legend, in ancient times there was a glorious ruler named Raja Surath. Once his subjects forced him to do an act which was against his principles. Saddened by this, he left the kingdom and started doing penance in the forest. there he goddess durga fraction of, Sanjhauli mother (who is also known as Chhathi Maiya). The goddess was pleased and instructed the king to observe Chhath fast with devotion. The king observed a fast, which brought happiness and prosperity to all his subjects. from this Chhath festival Started, in which along with the Sun God, the tradition of worshiping Chhathi Maiya was also added.
Importance of worshiping Chhathi Maiya:
In Chhath Puja, along with offering water to the Sun God, Chhathi Maiya is worshiped because it is believed that she gives birth to children. longevity And protection from suffering Gives the boon of. Fasting women observe this difficult fast to wish for the birth of a son and daughter, happiness and prosperity of the family and their long life.
Thus, Chhath Mahaparva is not only a festival of worship of Sun God, but also an opportunity to express deep faith and gratitude towards Chhathi Maiya.