Last updated on September 22nd, 2023 at 05:14 pm
Preparations for Chhath Puja 2022 are in full swing and the celebration is just around the corner. Chhath puja is a Hindu festival celebrated in India, Nepal and other parts of the world. It is observed on the sixth day of the month of Kartik and is dedicated to the sun god, Surya. The festival is also known as Surya Shashti and is observed by fasting and praying to the sun god.
This year, Chhath puja will be celebrated on October 30, 2022. The puja begins with a fasting period of four days, during which devotees consume only fruits and root vegetables. On the day of the puja, rituals are performed early in the morning and evening, when the sun is believed to be in the ideal position for worship.
During the puja, offerings of fruits, sweets and flowers are made to the sun god. Milk and water are also poured on the sun as part of the rituals. Devotees also take a holy dip in rivers and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
Chhath puja is an ancient festival that has been observed for centuries. It is a time to give thanks to the sun god for all his blessings. The festival is also a way to connect with nature and the elements that sustain life on earth
Dishes such as laddu, thekua, and kheer are prepared for the offering. We have brought you the list of a few traditional food items that can be prepared at home to celebrate the festival of Chhath!
Easy Traditional Recipes For Chhath Puja 2022:
1. Thekua
During Chhath Puja, thekua is the most popular offering. It is a dry sweet made with wheat flour, dry coconut, chasni (melted sugar), and ghee. It is prepared mostly on the second day of Chhath Puja to offer to the Sun God.
2. Kaddu Bhaat
Kaddu Bhaat is a popular sabzi in this festival. Kaddu/Lauki (Bottle Gourd) is cooked in ghee with sendha namak and is paired with fried poori or rice.
3. Kasar Ke Laddu
Another sweet which is prepared during Chhath puja, apart from thekua and rice kheer, is Kasar ke Laddu. This dish is a cinch to whip up and only takes a few minutes. To prepare the recipe, you will need a few ingredients like powdered rice, jaggery powder, ghee, and fennel. Laddu is made on the day of Sandhya Arghya from Kasar.
4. Kheer
Kheer is a type of pudding that is made with milk, rice, and sugar. Kheer is typically served as an offering to the Sun God during the Chhath Puja.
5. Khoi
Khoi is a type of sweet pudding that is made with milk, sugar, and rice flour. Khoi is typically served as an offering to the Sun God during the Chhath Puja.
