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The article explains Arghya as offerings made to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. It highlights family involvement during sunset and sunrise, interpreting the flowing offering as an expression of gratitude, surrender, and prayers for well-being.

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The Act of Supreme Surrender: Offering Arghya

Arghya The central ritual of Chhath Puja is the holy offering of water, milk, and food items presented to a deity—in this instance, Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya.

The Process and Meaning

During Sandhya Arghya (sunset) and Usha Arghya (sunrise), the Vrati stands waist-deep in water clutching the Soop. Nearby, family members gently pour raw milk and sacred river water over the offerings placed in the Soop, allowing the mixture to flow down into the river.

This act represents the ongoing cycle of life and dedication. It is a symbol of total surrender, expressing gratitude to the Sun God for his life-giving energy and requesting his blessings for the family's long life and prosperity.

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