Both bamboo and brass supas have importance in Chhath Puja 2025. Bamboo Supas symbolize tradition and devotion, while brass utensils symbolize splendor and the Sun God. Use of bamboo Supa in traditional puja and use of brass utensils in modern puja is considered auspicious.
Chhath Puja 2025: The great festival of Chhath Puja has started from today. This four-day festival lasts for four days. Today I am bathed and eaten. Will have to eat tomorrow. Arghya will be offered to the setting sun the day after tomorrow. After this, Chhath Puja will conclude with offering Arghya to the rising sun on 28th October. A fast of 36 hours is observed during this great festival. This festival has special significance in many states of India including Bihar, Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. On the occasion of Chhath, Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya are worshipped.
Every clothing, utensil and ingredient used during Chhath Puja has a special significance, including the soup or supa. The pitcher is considered an important part of Chhath Puja, but people often think whether it is more auspicious to use a brass Supa or a bamboo Supa. Let’s find out.
Bamboo Supa
Chhath Puja fast is observed for the growth, success and good health of children. Bamboo Supa has been used in Chhath Puja since ancient times. It is considered completely natural and pure. It is believed that just as a bamboo grows 60 feet high in eight weeks, in the same way children get quick success in life by fasting with this bamboo vessel. The bamboo vessel is decorated with thekua, fruits and other offerings, which is considered the purest form of devotion towards nature and the Sun God.
Brass Supa
In modern times, the use of brass utensils, thalis and puja kalash has also been seen in Chhath Vrat rituals. It is said in the scriptures that yellow things symbolize the Sun God. Brass or Fulha utensils are also yellow. During Chhath Vrat, Arghya can also be offered to Lord Surya in brass supos.
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Which Supa is right and auspicious?
Both the supos have their own importance. Bamboo Supa is considered a symbol of nature, tradition and devotion, while brass Supa is a symbol of splendor and prosperity. Bamboo bowl is considered auspicious for traditional puja, while brass Supa is also considered auspicious to bring purity and modernity in the puja.
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