Top News

Chhath Pooja 2025: Chhath festival has started today across the country including the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In this fast which starts from Nahay-Khay, women keep a strict waterless fast for three days. During the fast, worship is done on the river ghats. During Nahay Khay, puja offerings are prepared and there is a rule of taking a dip in the rivers. The glory of fasting is special but it is difficult to get clean water for taking a dip.

It is not safe to take a dip in rivers like Yamuna and Ganga. Regarding this, the health expert has given a serious warning regarding the water of the rivers. He said that the water of many rivers is highly polluted, which can cause serious damage to the skin and nerves. It is important to be careful for this.

Danger to skin due to river water

Regarding this, the health expert said that the amount of fecal waste in the water of rivers is more than its actual quantity. There are heavy metals present in water, which are dangerous for the body. These two things together can cause huge harm to health. Taking a dip in dirty river water can cause skin problems. There is so much bacteria and dirt in this water that it can harm the skin. There is a risk of causing diseases like dermatitis, which causes red rashes, itching and swelling on the skin.

If this problem worsens, children and adults may be harmed. Heavy metals like lead, mercury and arsenic present in river water can enter the body through the skin. If a little water goes into the mouth while bathing, these metals start accumulating in the body. It is harmful for health.

Keep these things in mind while taking a dip

While taking a dip in Chhath Puja, it is important to keep some special things in mind. Otherwise your skin and health are at greater risk.

1- Do not drink river water under any circumstances while taking a dip. Keep in mind here that, if polluted river water gets inside your mouth, you should rinse it immediately.

2- While taking a dip during Chhath festival, the entire body should be massaged with oil before bathing. Mustard, coconut or any natural oil can be used for oil massage here. If you apply oil before taking a dip, the oil forms a layer on the skin, which prevents water from reaching the skin directly.

3- After taking a dip, take bath with clean water as soon as possible. Use soap or shampoo, so that the pollutants present on the skin are completely cleaned.

4- After taking a dip, you can also use hot water for cleaning.