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Chhath Puja 2025 Shubh Muhurat: The festive season has already begun! After the grand celebrations of Diwali, another significant Hindu festival Chhath Puja is set to be observed with devotion and splendour. The four-day festival holds special importance in eastern India, particularly in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and neighbouring regions. Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. ALSO READ: Chhath Puja 2025 Date: Sunset And Sunrise Timing The auspicious celebration begins on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) in the month of Kartika and concludes on the Saptami Tithi. Here’s a look at the dates and auspicious timings for Chhath Puja 2025. Chhath Puja 2025: Dates and Shubh Muhurat This year, the four-day festival will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28. The festival begins with Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna, continues with Sandhya Arghya, and concludes with the Usha Arghya and Parana rituals. Auspicious Timings According to Drik Panchang, Shashthi Tithi begins on October 27 at 6:04 AM. On this day, devotees will offer prayers to the setting sun. Sunset: 6:08 PM Godhuli Muhurat: 6:08 PM to 6:33 PM Shashthi Tithi ends at 7:59 AM on October 28. On this day, offerings will be made to the rising sun. Sunrise: 6:36 AM Brahma Muhurta: 4:57 AM to 5:47 AM Chhath Puja 2025: Significance Chhath is more than just a ritual, it’s a spiritual journey of purity, devotion, and discipline. The term “Chhath” translates to “sixth,” signifying the sixth day of the lunar month of Kartika (October–November). On this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Surya, the God of Energy and Light, who is revered as the source of life, vitality, and well-being. During Chhath Puja 2025, devotees perform sacred rituals to honour Surya Dev and seek his blessings for health, happiness, and prosperity. The festival also reflects the deep bond between nature and humankind. Through fasting, offering prayers and water to the Sun, and observing purity, devotees express their gratitude for the sustaining energies of the universe. Chhath Puja 2025: Rituals to Perform During Four days of The Festival October 25 – Nahay-Khay: Begin the rituals with a holy sunrise bath and have a simple sattvic meal of pumpkin, rice, and chana. October 26 – Kharna: Observe a day-long fast, breaking it in the evening by offering kheer and roti to Chhathi Maiya before taking your first meal. October 27 – Sandhya Arghya: At sunset, stand knee-deep in clean water, by a river, pond, or ghat—and offer arghya to the setting sun with thekua, fruits, sugarcane, and other offerings. October 28 – Usha Arghya: Before sunrise, offer the final arghya to the rising sun, conclude your fast with prasad, and share it with family and friends. During the rituals, devotees sing traditional folk songs or recite the Chhath Katha quietly while facing the Sun. Maintain purity throughout the observance by eating sattvic food and refraining from non-vegetarian meals, onion, garlic, and negative thoughts.
