The much-awaited Hindu festival, Chhath Puja is here. Dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Goddess Usha, Sun God's wife, the festival is celebrated with utmost zeal across states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. On the occasion of Chhath Puja, devotees express their gratitude to the Sun God and seek blessings for prosperity, energy, and well-being. Rituals are performed in water bodies during sunrise and sunset. Chhath Puja is also the time when families and communities come together to worship the Sun God.
Chhath Puja Day 1: Nahay Khay
Date: 17 November 2023
Puja Muhurat
Sunrise at 06:45 am
Sunset at 05:27 pm
Nahay Khay marks the beginning of the Chhath festival. On this day, devotees fast all day long and consume just one meal. This year, Nahay Khay ritual will be performed on 17 November 2023, the first day of Chhath Puja according to Drikpanchang.
Chhath Puja Day 2: Kharna
Date: 18 November 2023
Puja Muhurat
Sunrise at 06:46 am
Sunset at 05:26 pm
The second day of the festival is Kharna day or the day of purification. To purify themselves, devotees fast without water from sunrise to sunset. During sunrise, food is offered to the Sun God. Following the ritual, devotees consume prasad.
Chhath Puja Day 3: Sandhya Arghya
Date: 19 November 2023
Puja Muhurat
Sunrise: 06:46 am
Sunset: 05:26 pm
The third day is believed to be the main day of the Chhath puja. Devotees offer Arghya (water) to the setting sun. It is only this time of the year when water is offered to the sun during sunset.
Chhath Puja Day 4: Dusra Arghya
Date: 20 November 2023
Puja Muhurat
Sunrise at 06:47 am
Sunset at 05:26 pm
On the fourth day of Chhath, Arghya (water offering) is offered to the rising sun, the Arghya is also known as Usha Arghya, dedicated to Sun God's wife. It is the culmination day and many devotees who fast from day 2 of the festival break their fast after giving Arghya to the Sun God.
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(Puja Shubh Muhurat Timings: Drikpanchang.com)
Chhath Puja 2023 Significance
Chhath Puja is celebrated in certain regions of the country where devotees worship the Sun God. The Sun God is believed to be the symbol of life and devotees worship him on this day for sustaining life on the planet. Additionally, Chhath Puja also celebrates the harvest season in regions like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
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On this day, farmers express gratitude to the Sun God for a successful harvest and seek blessings for agricultural prosperity. Chhath Puja is not just a religious festival but a celebration of cultural traditions. All the rituals performed on this day have been passed down through generations and communities take immense pride in their cultural heritage.
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