Chhath Puja Nahay Khay 2025: Do not make these mistakes on Nahay-Khay, pay attention to these things

News Topical, Digital Desk : Chhath Puja 2025: The Chhath festival begins with Nahay-Khay, the first and most important day of this four-day ritual. 'Nahay-Khay' means 'bath and eat.' This day symbolizes preparing oneself for the arduous journey of the fast. This year, Nahay-Khay (Chhath Puja Nahay Khay 2025) will be celebrated on October 25, 2025. On this day, the fasting person and the entire family have to follow special rules, so let's learn about those rules.

What to do on Nahay Khay?

• On this day, one should wake up before sunrise and bathe in the Ganges River or any other holy river. If this is difficult, bathe at home by mixing Ganga water with water.
• Before starting the fast, thoroughly clean the entire house. Purity is the fundamental principle of this festival.
• After bathing, wear new or clean clothes and take a pledge to observe Chhath fast in front of Lord Sun.
• Eat only Satvik food on this day.
• On this day, the fasting person eats only once after offering water to the Sun.
• Clean the utensils used for preparing Prasad thoroughly.
• On this day, donate rice, milk or yellow clothes to the poor or needy.

What not to do on Nahay Khay?

• Avoid consuming garlic, onions, meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, or any tamasic food on this day. This rule applies to the fasting person as well as the entire family.
• Do not eat any fried or impure food from the market on this day.
• Maintain purity of thought and speech on this day. Avoid quarreling, lying, or getting angry with anyone.
• On this day, the fasting person should not touch or eat anything without taking bath.
• Do not use common salt in food.

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