Chhath Puja 2025 is almost here and it is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, the festival is mainly observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. During this festival, devotees offer a variety of fruits, each holding its own auspicious significance. Scroll down to learn more.
When Is Chhath Puja In 2025?
In 2025, Chhath Puja will be celebrated from Saturday, October 25, to Tuesday, October 28. During Chhath Puja, people celebrate for four days, observe fasts, offer prayers and perform rituals at riverbanks. During this festival, devotees take holy baths in rivers, observe strict fasts (sometimes for up to 36 hours without water), and prepare special prasad, like thekua.
Devotees also perform arghya, which means offering water and prayers to the setting and rising sun, seeking blessings for health, happiness, and prosperity. One of the most important parts of this festival is that devotees offer fruits during this festival, each of which holds its own significance.
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Fruits And Their Significance In Chhath Puja
Fruits hold a special place in Chhath Puja rituals, and each of them holds auspicious significance.
1. Banana
Bananas are offered for health, fertility, and protection. Sacred to Lord Vishnu, they symbolise patience and purity. Including them in the puja thali is believed to bring well-being and harmony in the family.
2. Sugarcane
According to News18, this fruit represents joy and prosperity. Sugarcane is a symbol of sweetness and abundance. Offering it during Chhath is a way of expressing gratitude for a bountiful harvest and wishing happiness for the family.
3. Coconut
Associated with Goddess Lakshmi, coconuts stand for purity and spiritual cleansing. They are believed to purify the soul and attract both material and spiritual prosperity.
4. Lemon
Lemons bring peace and clarity. Their bright colour and tangy taste symbolise freshness and vitality. They are also believed to ward off negativity and promote harmony.
5. Water Chestnut (Singhara)
This seasonal fruit is offered for wealth and well-being. Known for its cooling properties and nutritional value, it is considered highly auspicious during Chhath.
6. Pomelo
This large citrus fruit symbolises blessings and health. Pomelo is rich in antioxidants and is believed to bring divine blessings and good health to the family.
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