The festival of Chhath Puja holds immense religious and cultural importance, especially among devotees of Lord Surya (the Sun God). Celebrated with great devotion in states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, Chhath Puja marks a period of gratitude, purity, and prayer for well-being and prosperity.
In 2025, Delhi’s ghats and riversides will once again glow with diyas as devotees gather to perform the sacred rituals of Chhath with unwavering faith.
Chhath Puja 2025 Usha Arghya Sunrise Time in Delhi
The Usha Arghya (morning offering to the Sun) in Delhi will take place at 6:30 AM (approx.) on October 28, 2025. This sacred ritual marks the culmination of Chhath Puja when devotees break their long fast after offering Arghya to the rising Sun.
Chhath Puja 2025 Date and Time in Delhi
In 2025, Chhath Puja will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25, and conclude on Tuesday, October 28. The four-day festival starts with Nahay Khay and continues through Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya.
- Nahay Khay: October 25, 2025 (Saturday)
- Kharna: October 26, 2025 (Sunday)
- Sandhya Arghya (Evening Offering): October 27, 2025 (Monday)
- Usha Arghya (Morning Offering): October 28, 2025 (Tuesday)
These four days represent cleansing, fasting, and a deep spiritual connection with the elements—water, sunlight, and air.
Chhath Puja 2025 Muhurat in Delhi
In Delhi, the Sandhya Arghya (evening offering to the setting Sun) will be performed around 5:40 PM on October 27, 2025, while the Usha Arghya (morning offering to the rising Sun) will take place around 6:30 AM on October 28, 2025.
Devotees are advised to reach the ghats at least an hour early to prepare for the rituals and avoid rush-hour crowds.
Chhath Puja 2025 Rituals in Delhi
The rituals of Chhath Puja in Delhi follow the same traditions observed in Bihar and eastern India. Devotees begin with Nahay Khay, where they purify themselves by bathing and cooking a simple meal. On Kharna, they observe a fast throughout the day and eat only after sunset, consuming kheer, roti, and fruits.
On the third day, women observe a nirjala vrat (fast without water) and offer Sandhya Arghya to the setting Sun at Yamuna ghats, artificial ponds, or rooftops decorated for the occasion. The final day, known as Usha Arghya, sees devotees offering water and prayers to the rising Sun before breaking their 36-hour fast.
Chhath Puja 2025 Puja Vidhi in Delhi
- Cleanliness and Preparation: Homes are cleaned, and offerings (prasad) like thekua, kheer, and fruits are prepared in pure surroundings.
- Fasting: Women, known as Parvaitin, observe the fast with full devotion and avoid using salt or garlic.
- Arghya to Sun: The offerings of water, sugarcane, fruits, and diyas are made to the Sun God while standing in water.
- Devotion and Songs: Traditional Chhath Geet and bhajans fill the air, symbolizing gratitude and family unity.
What Is Paran in Chhath Puja?
Paran marks the end of the strict fasting period observed during Chhath Puja. Devotees break their fast after offering the morning Arghya on the last day. The Paran meal usually includes kheer, roti, and fruits prepared without salt or spices.
Chhath Puja 2025 Paran Date
The Paran for Chhath Puja 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, October 28, right after the Usha Arghya ritual in the morning.
