It is festive season in India! People across the world are celebrating Chhath Puja 2019 from October 31-November 3. The popular festival is dedicated to Surya Devta (Lord Sun) and his consort, Usha popularly known as Chhathi Maiya. Both the Vedic deities are revered with a lot of faith and devotion. A 36-hour long fast in which not even a sip of water is allowed makes Chhath vrat highly difficult, which is why it is also called mahaparv (most important of all festivals). As we have reached the main Chhath day on November 2, people especially in states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal will wish each other a very Happy Chhath Puja 2019. Sending and receiving greetings on festivals have become a norm and Chhath is no different. This is why we bring a list of Chhath Puja wishes, Chhath Puja images, Chhath WhatsApp stickers, messages, quotes and statuses for Facebook and GIF image greetings.

Chhath Puja takes place during 6th day (Shasthi) lunar fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of Karthik month according to Hindu Calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, it generally falls in the month of October-November after Diwali celebrations. Chhath Puja is also known as Dala Chhath. Like we mentioned above, Sun is the main deity in this festival. There is no idol worship as devotees believe it is the Sun who is responsible for supporting and providing for life forms on the earth.

It is widely mentioned in Rigveda and believed to have been performed by sadhus and yogis. As for its mythological connection, it is believed Lord Rama and his wife, Sita performed Chhath Puja upon their return to Ayodhya after their exile of 14 years. There are also stories of Draupadi observing Chhath Vrat for Pandavas after which they regained their lost kingdom of Indraprastha!

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WhatsApp Messages Reads: Long live the tradition of Hindu culture, As the generations have passed by, Hindu culture is getting stronger and stronger let's keep it up. Best Wishes for Chhath.

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WhatsApp Messages Reads: People worship god Sun for his kindness and seek forces of nature like sun and river. Women keep strict fast on this day and worship God Sun during holy Bath into the river! Happy Chhath!

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WhatsApp Messages Reads: All that exists was born from the sun there is nothing apart from it, Of what is and has been and is to be and what moves and remains still. The sun alone is the source and the end…Happy Chhath Puja !!!

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WhatsApp Messages Reads: May this Chhath Puja mark the beginning of life, fortune and success for you. May the wishes to make this day. Be blessed by Sun God and come true. Happy Chhath Puja 2019.

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WhatsApp Messages Reads: May this Chhath Puja bring Blessings and happiness your way. May all your dreams come true and all evils shed away. Happy Chhath Puja.

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Devotees performing Chhath Puja have a strong belief on the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. They believe all their dreams and wishes will be fulfilled by two deities and indeed they are granted. As we are all set to witness the Sandhya Arghya (evening offering) at sunset on November 2, let us wish each other a Happy Chhath Puja.

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