Chhath Puja 2023 Guide
Rules, Recipe, and Katha
Chhath Puja 2023 Rules
Starts on Nov 17, ends on Nov 20
36-hour fasting for Chhathi Mata and Surya Dev.
Rituals include Nahay-Khay, Kharna, and Surya Puja.
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Cleanliness is Key
Thoroughly clean grains for prasad.
Use natural materials for puja items.
Maintain a clean environment during prasad preparation.
New Stove or Gas
Use a new stove or gas for prasad.
Gas used exclusively for Chhath Puja.
Avoid reusing previous year's stove.
Natural Materials Only:
Use bamboo for soup and basket.
Avoid steel or glass utensils.
Prasad in pure ghee for purity.
Avoid Impurities in Prasad:
Engage in pure activities during prasad preparation.
Fast before making prasad.
Ensure a clean environment for prasad preparation.
Chhath Puja Start Date:
Begins on Nov 17, 2023.
Commences on the sixth day of Kartik month.
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Four-Day Celebration
Nahay-Khay, Kharna, Surya Puja, and concluding rituals.
Celebrated for four consecutive days.
Chhath Puja Special Recipe: Gud Ki Kheer
Made with rice, jaggery, milk, and dry fruits.
Garnish with almonds, cashews, and raisins.
Recipe Ingredients
Rice, jaggery, milk, water, almonds, cashews, raisins, cardamom.
Gud Ki Kheer Preparation Steps
Soak rice, boil milk, cook rice in milk.
Heat jaggery-water solution separately.
Gud Ki Kheer Preparation Steps
Mix jaggery solution with rice and milk.
Heat jaggery-water solution separately.
Chhath Puja Special Gud Ki Kheer Recipe
Traditional prasad with rich and sweet taste.
Importance of Chhath Puja
Deeply spiritual and cultural celebration.
Involves rituals, fasting, and dedication.
Importance of Chhath Puja
Seeks blessings for family well-being.
Meaningful and blessed celebration with devotion.
Adherence to rituals ensures a meaningful observance.