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Chhath Puja Thekua Prasad: Chhath Puja, the great festival of folk faith, is about to begin. Preparations are being made for Chhath Puja. This great festival is celebrated in the months of Chaitra and Kartik. This great festival is especially dedicated to Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. This great festival starts with Nahay-Khay. It ends with offering Arghya to the rising sun.

The great festival of Chhath lasts for four days. In this great festival, Prasad of Thekua is offered to Chhathi Maiya. In such a situation, let us know why Thekua Prasad is offered to Chhathi Maiya during Chhath Puja? Also know the importance of Thekua Prasad.

When is Chhath Puja starting? (Chhath Puja 2025 Date)

This time Chhath Puja is starting on 25th October. This great festival will continue till 28th October. There will be bathing and eating on 25th. Kharna will have to be done on 26th. Arghya will be offered to the setting sun in the evening on 27th. Arghya will be offered to the rising sun in the morning on 28th October, the last day of this great festival. After this this great festival of Chhath Puja will end.

Why is Thekua Prasad offered to Chhathi Maiya?

Thekua Prasad is offered to Chhathi Maiya, because this Prasad is very dear to her. This is traditional prasad. This Prasad is offered for auspiciousness, prosperity and child birth. Chhath puja is not considered complete without the Prasad of Thekua. Thekua is very dear to Chhathi Maiya as well as Lord Sun. It is believed that offering Thekua during Chhath Puja brings happiness and prosperity to the house.

Thekua to Chhathi Maiya Offering importance of offering

Chhathi Maiya becomes very happy by offering Thekua and bestows blessings. Thekua is made up of wheat, jaggery, and ghee etc. These things are considered as bright and energetic as the Sun, which are worshiped in Chhath Puja. Offering Thekua brings happiness and prosperity to the fasting person's house and there is no shortage. Thekua is made on earthen stove with rules and cleanliness. This shows the purity and devotion of Chhath Puja.