Chhath Puja 2025 will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28, marking four days of devotion to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. One of the most important festivals in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal, it involves strict rituals, including fasting and offering arghya to the setting and rising sun.

The puja begins with Nahay Khay on October 25, followed by Kharna on October 26, the Sandhya Arghya on October 27, and ends with Usha Arghya on October 28.

Each day carries deep spiritual meaning, with lakhs of devotees participating in these traditional observances.

Nahay Khay: Day 1 (25 October)

The festival kicks off with Nahay Khay. Observers bathe in a holy river or pond, purify themselves, and take a simple vegetarian meal.

Kharna: Day 2 (26 October)

On the second day, Kharna, devotees fast throughout the day (without water). In the evening, after worship, they break the fast with khir / sweet dishes and then begin the 36-hour nirjala upvaas (fast without food or water).

Sandhya Arghya: Day 3 (27 October)

In the evening of the third day, devotees gather by riverbanks and offer Sandhya Arghya (offering to the setting sun). This is one of the core rituals of Chhath.
On this day, sunset time is around 5:40 PM.

Usha Arghya and Puran (Vrat Break): Day 4 (28 October)

At dawn on the final day, devotees offer Usha Arghya (offering to the rising sun). After this, they break their fast and conclude the puja.
Sunrise around 6:30 AM is noted as the time for this offering.

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