Common questions about IAS, our mission, and how you can be part of this spiritual movement.
According to Hindu tradition, Chhath Puja is associated with Sita Mata, Karna, and Draupadi. There is no single confirmed founder of this ancient festival. 🙏☀️
Usha (ऊषा) is the Hindu goddess of dawn. 🌅 In some traditions, she is associated with the first light of the morning.
In Chhath Puja, Usha means the rising Sun worshipped on the fourth day (Usha Arghya). ☀️🙏
Chhathi Maiya (छठी मईया) is a revered goddess worshipped during Chhath Puja. 🙏☀️
She is traditionally associated with Goddess Shashthi, the protector of children, and is also linked with the worship of the Sun God, Surya Dev.
Devotees pray to Chhathi Maiya for the health, happiness, prosperity, and long life of their children and family. 🌅
According to Hindu mythology, Surya Dev is the son of Sage Kashyapa and Goddess Aditi. ☀️🙏
Who created them? In many Hindu traditions, Lord Brahma is regarded as the creator of the universe and is associated with the creation of many divine beings.
Who is Yaddha Kanda?
Do you mean Yuddha Kanda (युद्ध काण्ड) from the Hindu epic Ramayana? 🙏
Yuddha Kanda is the section of the Ramayana that describes the great battle between Lord Rama and Ravana, the rescue of Goddess Sita, and the defeat of Ravana.
If you meant a different name by “Yaddha Kanda,” please tell me.
Vivasvat (विवस्वान) is another name for Surya Dev, the Hindu Sun God. ☀️🙏
- Father: Sage Kashyapa
- Mother: Goddess Aditi
- Son: Vaivasvata Manu, regarded as the progenitor of humanity in Hindu tradition.
Important: Vivasvat is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Rigveda and the Bhagavad Gita.