Chhath puja 2023: During Chhath Puja, women apply a special type of vermillion which is considered an important part of this great festival, but do you know why women do this and you must be curious about it that after all, the nose Why is this vermilion applied?
The great festival of Chhath Puja has started from Nahay Khay. This festival, which was mainly celebrated in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, is now being celebrated with great pomp in many states of the country. On the second day of Chhath Puja, women in Kharna observe a waterless fast for 36 hours after eating jaggery and rice kheer. According to Hindu beliefs, Chhath fast is considered one of the most difficult fasts. During Chhath Puja, women apply a special type of vermillion, which is considered an important part of this great festival, but do you know why women do this and you must be curious about why they apply it on the nose? Does this vermilion go away?
In Hindu belief, vermilion is a symbol of marriage, although women apply vermilion in prayer for the long life of their husbands, but the practice of applying vermilion on the nose on the day of Chhath Puja is quite old. On this day, women apply orange vermillion on their forehead to pray for the long life of their husbands. It is also believed that applying long vermillion is a symbol of happiness and prosperity in the family and applying long vermillion on this day brings happiness in the family. In common language this vermillion is also called Bhakra vermillion.
What is the mythology behind long vermilion?
According to mythology, when Lord Hanuman came to know that Sita was happy when Shri Ram applied vermillion to Sita, he painted his entire body with orange vermillion. Similarly, by painting himself with vermillion, he wanted to show his dedication towards Shri Ram in the meeting. The use of this orange vermillion at the time of donating vermilion shows the dedication of husband and wife towards each other.
There is a religious belief that on this day, if a woman applies long vermillion from nose to head, then all her wishes are fulfilled and the lifespan of her husband increases. On this day, along with the worship of Sun God, women complete their fast by offering Arghya, praying for the happiness, peace and long life of their husbands and children. Women use this vermillion for themselves, but also apply it to please the Gods and Goddesses.
Why is mang filled with orange vermillion in Bihar?
The logic behind applying Bharkha Sindoor is very unique. Weddings often start late at night and end in the morning. At the same time, as the time for donating vermilion approaches, it starts becoming morning. Therefore this vermilion is compared to the redness that occurs at the time of sunrise, which appears light orange in colour. It is expected that just as the rays of the sun bring a new morning of divine energy and happiness in people's lives every day, similarly this vermillion also brings a new dawn in the life of the new bride. The belief behind the rituals that take place from night till morning is that all the moon and stars along with the family members should be able to witness the marriage.
It is also said in Hindu scriptures that if any woman applies long vermillion on her forehead, her husband gets a lot of respect. Not only this, due to this her husband gets respect everywhere. Orange vermilion is also mentioned in mythological stories. In Bihar, Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh, it is customary for married women to apply orange vermillion. Apart from women, orange vermilion is also applied to ladies in these states. It is said that applying long vermillion from nose to head prolongs the life of the husband and along with longevity, long vermillion is also a symbol of the husband's success. It is believed that applying long vermilion also brings progress in the husband's work field.
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