The supplied account organizes its cautions around handling prasad, the salt used for Nahay Khay, cooking utensils, leather accessories and household conduct. Its emphasis is ritual purity and calm preparation. The page keeps that framing while separating the author's strict wording from a universal rule for every household.
Maintaining Absolute Purity: Errors to Avoid
Chhath Puja is extremely sensitive to impurities. Even inadvertent errors can break the sanctity of the Vrat.
Critical Mistakes to Watch Out For
- Touching Prasad Without Washing: Always bathe and wear clean clothes before handling the Prasad ingredients, the cooking area, or the Daura.
- Using Regular Salt: Regular iodized table salt is not allowed. For the Kaddu Bhaat on Nahay Khay, only Sendha Namak (rock salt) must be used.
- Using Old Utensils: Preparing Prasad in pots that have been used for regular cooking, particularly for non-vegetarian or onion/garlic dishes, is strictly prohibited.
- Leather Items: Wearing leather belts, shoes, or carrying leather wallets while holding the Soop or entering the ghat constitutes a significant breach of purity.
- Negative Emotions: Expressing anger, engaging in arguments, or using harsh language during the four days undermines the spiritual purpose of the fast.
About this edition: Derived from the provided Wave 3 article. The original wording remains intact; any editorial notes are clearly marked. This page does not include any unconfirmed event dates, locations, or ritual schedules.