Legend of Chhath Puja

Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas was a great devotee of Lord Sun.She used to worship Sun with utmost faith and devotion.Because of this reason, she was also blessed with the divine powers of Sun that could treat the diseases like leprosy and skin problems.Draupadi started the tradition of Chhath Puja to honor Lord Sun.Warrior Karna, the son of Lord Sun also used to perform Chhat Puja for honoring the powers of his father, Surya.Then, all the followers of Karna started performing Surya Puja for honoring Sun.This legend is also related to the time of Mahabharta.Remember these legends, while celebrating Chhath Puja in 2014.Now we are sure, you wanted to know about the four auspicious days of Surya Puja that you will celebrate in 2014.