Why are things like turmeric, ginger, radish important in Chhath Puja?

Chhath Mahaparva is a festival related to faith and nature. In this, Arghya is offered to the setting and rising sun, celebrating Chhath Puja in the traditional way shows that it is a festival related to the land. Along with boosting the local economy, it also gives the message of environmental protection.

This year Chhath Puja has started from 5th November and will end on 8th November 2024. Shashthi and Saptami days are most important in Chhath festival. For this, many types of Prasad including Thekua are made and the soup bowl is decorated with special things to offer Arghya to the Sun God.

The things considered most important for Chhath Puja are turmeric, ginger and radish. These things are so important for puja, without them the puja is considered incomplete. For years these things are being offered on Chhath Puja. Let us know why ginger, radish and turmeric are so important for Chhath Puja.

The things used in Chhath Puja are full of special properties, of which turmeric is also one. During Chhath festival, things like turmeric etc. are offered to thousands of people. Turmeric is also considered a symbol of purity in Hindu religion. It is believed that offering Arghya by keeping turmeric in soup strengthens the faith of the fasting person.

Radish leaves are also included in the soup of Chhath Puja, which is basically offered to Chhathi Maiya. Therefore, it is mandatory to have radish while preparing soup or dal. Therefore, consumption of radish is considered prohibited during Chhath Puja. You can start consuming it after Chhath Puja.

Disease-killing properties are found in ginger, which prevents infections. In the worship of Chhathi Maiya, plant ginger is also kept in the soup. The reason behind offering ginger in Chhath Puja is that it is believed that it maintains the purity of the Prasad.