Chhath Puja is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. The festival celebrates gratitude, purity, and self-discipline, with devotees thanking the Sun for sustaining life on Earth.
Primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and eastern India, this four-day festival involves fasting, offering prayers, and performing rituals near rivers or ponds with deep faith and devotion.
In 2025, Chhath Puja will begin on Saturday, October 25, and end on Tuesday, October 28.
The festival is observed over four days, each holding deep spiritual significance.
Observed on: October 25, 2025
The festival begins with Nahay Khay, which marks a day of purification.
Devotees bathe in a holy river, pond, or at home using Ganga water. They wear clean clothes and eat a simple satvik meal of rice, gourd (lauki), and lentils cooked in a purified environment.
This ritual symbolizes spiritual cleansing and prepares the devotees for the upcoming fasts and prayers.
Observed on: October 26, 2025
The second day is known as Kharna or Nirjala Vrat, where devotees observe a strict waterless fast from sunrise to sunset.
In the evening, after offering kheer (rice pudding), roti, and fruits to Lord Surya, the fast is broken.
This marks the beginning of a longer 36-hour fast that continues without food or water, showing ultimate devotion and self-control.
Observed on: October 27, 2025
This is the main day of Chhath Puja.
Devotees gather at the riverbanks or ghats with bamboo baskets filled with offerings like thekua (sweet dish), coconuts, fruits, and earthen lamps.
As the sun sets, they offer Sandhya Arghya (evening prayers) to Lord Surya, thanking him for sustaining life and praying for family prosperity, good health, and happiness.
Women sing devotional songs and hymns, creating a serene and spiritual atmosphere.
Observed on: October 28, 2025
On the final day, devotees offer Usha Arghya to the rising sun.
This morning prayer represents gratitude for a new dawn and new beginnings.
After offering water and prayers, the fast is broken with prasad, marking the end of Chhath Puja. Families then celebrate together, sharing blessings and sweets.
Chhath Puja is more than just a religious festival — it’s a celebration of faith, nature, and discipline.
It honors the Sun God, believed to bring energy, prosperity, and longevity to life on Earth.
The rituals of fasting, cleanliness, and prayer reflect spiritual purity and devotion.
It is also believed that performing Chhath Puja helps remove difficulties, heal illnesses, and bring peace, prosperity, and harmony in life.
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