Kathmandu. Today, on November 29, the main day of the Chhath festival is being celebrated with great pomp. The government has been giving a public holiday every year on this festival, which is the main festival of the people of Terai.
On the main day of the Chhath festival, water is offered to the setting sun in the evening. This festival is celebrated by worshiping, worshiping and worshiping the Sun God, which is celebrated from Kartik Shukla Chaturthi to Saptami.
According to the historical mythological text Mahabharata, when five Pandavas, including Draupadi, were in exile, the Sun God was worshiped for the success of this secret stay. It is said that at that time the Pandavas lived in the court of King Virata. According to folklore, the tradition of celebrating Chhath started from this time.
According to Surya Purana, Anusuya, the wife of Atri Muni, was the first to observe Chhath fast. As a result, she received unwavering good fortune and love for her husband. It is mentioned in the Surya Purana that the tradition of celebrating ‘Chhath Parva’ started from that time.
All the physical development of the world is based on the sun. Without the power of the sun, no tree, plant, animal, animal can exist. Many doctors have written books on the treatment of sun rays. Amazing cures for many incurable and incurable diseases have also been found with the help of sun rays.
In the Samba Purana, it is said that Samba, who was suffering from leprosy due to the curse of his father Shri Krishna and Maharishi Durvasa, was cured of the disease as a result of worshipping the sun. There is a popular belief that fasting during the Chhath festival will get rid of sorrow and poverty. It is believed that offering a cluster of fruits pleases the Sun God and brings good welfare to all the children including the family of the deceased.
Those who cannot fast during this festival get their wishes fulfilled by another faster. People who lack money celebrate this festival even if they beg for alms.
