It is a famous festival that is dedicated to the Sun and Chhath Maiya or Goddess Chhath.
The fasting for Chhath puja is a difficult one and goes on for four days continuously.
Following the rituals of this puja is considered challenging because it involves abstaining from drinking water while fasting, bathing in the holy water as well as standing in the water for long hours.
Usually, the dates for Chhath puja falls in the month of October or November after Diwali.
According to some traditions, the norms of Chhath Puja are very strict, and if a person starts following the puja, he/she must do it every year.
However, if there is a death in the family in the same year, they can skip it.
During the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the aarti of Lakshmi must be done.
Without this Diwali Puja will not be fully fruitful.check out Diwali puja aarti lyrics
The celebration of Durga Puja in Kolkata can be traced back to the 1700s, when the zamindars displayed their power, wealth and influence by making it pompous and the grandeur continues to remain the same even today.
The festival is the most important celebration of the Bengali people, as Goddess Durga is held in high regard as the form of Shakti (power).
The common belief is that Goddess Durga in the form of a warrior defeated the mighty demon Mahishasura, hence the festival epitomises the victory of good over evil.Durga Puja celebrations are usually performed in the month of September and October.
In 2019, the festival will be observed from October 4th to October 14th.
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Deepawali is celebrated every year on the new moon day of the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month.
This five-day Diwali festival starts from Dhanteras and continues till Bhai Dooj after Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Puja.
Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in the evening on Diwali and her aarti is performed.
You also read this aarti of Maa Lakshmi on Diwali: Diwali Lakshmi Pooja aarti
One of the major pujas observed during the festival is Lakshmi Puja wherein devotees offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity.
On the occasion, families decorate their homes with marigold flowers and mango, banana and ashoka leaves.
check out Lakshmi Mata aarti lyrics in English
On the day of Lakshmi Puja, business people open the new books of accounts and hope for a windfall sales in the coming year.
The Puja ushers in a ray of new hope, happiness, bliss and prosperity.
check out Aarti for Diwali puja
