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News Topical, Digital Desk : Chhath Puja 2025 Date and Time: Immediately after Diwali, another major Hindu festival comes, known as Chhath Puja. Although Chhath is a major festival in the state of Bihar, its enthusiasm can be seen throughout North India. Indians living abroad also celebrate this festival with full ceremonial rites.
During the Chhath festival, everything from homes to river banks is vibrant. Chhath Puja begins on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Kartika and concludes on the Saptami Tithi. Let's find out the dates and auspicious times for Chhath Puja in 2025.
The special significance of the worship of Chhathi Maiya
Chhathi Maiya is worshipped during the four-day Chhath festival. The fast for Chhath Puja is observed without water. It is believed that worshipping and praying to Chhathi Maiya bestows blessings for the health and longevity of one's children. Her blessings bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to the family.
Nahay Khay 2025
Chhath Puja begins with Nahay Khay on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Kartik. Nahay Khay is celebrated on the first day. In 2025, Chaturthi Tithi falls on October 25th, making Nahay Khay the festival celebrated on this day. After bathing, the family deity and the Sun are worshipped. Rice, lentils, and gourd vegetable are then consumed.
Kharna Puja 2025
This is followed by Kharna Puja on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Kartik month, which falls on October 26th this year. After bathing on this day, the Chhathi Maiya is worshipped and rice pudding is prepared for her. Kharna Puja marks the beginning of the Chhath fast.
When is offering of water to the Sun
On the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Kartik month, it is customary to offer prayers to the setting sun. After this, on the seventh day, the offering is made to the rising sun. This concludes the Chhath fast.
Chhath Puja 2025 auspicious time
- Shashthi Tithi begins on October 27th at 6:04 am. On this day, offerings will be made to the setting sun. Sunset will occur at 5:40 pm.
- Shashthi Tithi ends at 7:59 am on October 28th. On this day, offerings will be made to the rising sun. Sunrise time is 6:30 am.
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