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Chhath Puja Sindoor Ritual: Chhath Puja has started from today. Chhath fast is counted among the difficult fasts. A 36-hour waterless fast is observed on Chhath Puja. During this period Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev are worshipped. Today is the day of bathing and eating. This great festival will end with Usha Arghya on 28th October. Chhath is a symbol of faith, dedication and auspiciousness.
On the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, women wear long orange vermillion. This vermillion of women extends from their nose to their forehead. Let us know why women apply orange vermillion on Chhath Puja?
Tradition of applying vermillion from nose to forehead
During the great festival of Chhath, women apply vermillion from nose to forehead. In Bihar and Purvanchal, mostly women apply vermillion from nose to forehead. According to beliefs, during the festival of Chhath, applying vermillion by women from nose to forehead means that the fasting women are offering Arghya to the Sun God with full devotion. Applying vermillion in this way is auspicious for the happiness and prosperity of the family. It is believed that the longer the vermillion, the longer is the life of the husband.
Importance of applying orange vermillion on Chhath Puja
Usually women apply red vermillion, but during Chhath the color of vermillion is orange. The tradition of applying orange vermillion on the festival of Chhath has been going on for centuries. Sun God is worshiped on the great festival of Chhath. Orange color is considered their symbol. Also, orange color is associated with purity, energy and spirituality. This is the reason why women apply orange colored vermillion during Chhath Puja.
The part from nose to forehead is connected to Ajna Chakra. If it is activated, mental peace, positive energy and focus increases. In such a situation, applying vermillion from nose to forehead provides mental benefits.
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