Every year Chhath festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. According to the Panchang, the great festival of Chhath begins from the Shashthi date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this special occasion, Chhathi Maiya is duly worshiped. During Chhath Puja, there is a ritual of special worship of Sun God for 4 days. Special attention is paid to purity and cleanliness during worship. Let us know about the important things related to Chhath festival (Kab Hai Chhath Puja 2024).

When is Chhath Puja 2024 (Chhath Puja 2024 Date)

According to the Panchang, Chhath Puja begins on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. At the same time, this great festival ends on Saptami Tithi. In such a situation, this festival will run from 05 November to 08 November.  

Kartik Chhath Puja Calendar 2024  

• Nahai Khay - 05 November 2024
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• Kharna – 06 November 2024
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• Evening prayer - 07 November
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• Morning prayer - 08 November

 Importance of Chhath Puja

• The festival begins with Nahai Khay (Nahay Khay Chhath Puja 2024) on the first day of Chhath. Bathing in the holy river has more importance on this special occasion. On this day, women eat once a day.  
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• The second day of the great festival is called Kharna (Kharna Chhath Puja 2024). On this day, women fast from sunrise to sunset and women do not even consume water.
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• The next day, i.e. on the third day, a Nirjala fast is observed and arghya is offered to the setting sun.
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• On the last day of the great festival, women offer water to the rising sun and break their fast at the auspicious time.  
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keep these things in mind

• During Chhath Puja, utensils or puja material should not be touched with unclean hands. It is believed that doing so breaks the devotee's fast.  
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• Satvik food should be consumed during the Mahaparva.  
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• Apart from this, it is prohibited to use previously used utensils in worship.