Chhath Puja, one of the most revered Hindu festivals, celebrates the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya. Observed mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and now widely in Ranchi, the festival is marked by devotion, fasting, and offerings to the Sun for health, prosperity, and well-being.
In Ranchi, devotees gather at the Yamuna ghats, artificial ponds, and community water bodies to perform the sacred rituals. Chhath Puja in 2025 promises the same fervor and spiritual devotion as every year, with precise timings to perform each ritual.
Chhath Puja 2025 Sandhya Arghya Time in Ranchi
In Ranchi, Chhath Puja 2025 Sandhya Arghya will be observed on October 27, 2025, at 5:14 PM, coinciding with the sunset. Sandhya Arghya, the evening offering to the setting Sun, is one of the most important rituals of Chhath Puja.
Chhath Puja 2025 Usha Arghya Sunrise Time in Ranchi
In 2025, the Usha Arghya (morning offering) in Ranchi will take place at 5:50 AM 103° East on October 28, 2025. Devotees stand in water bodies or riverbanks, offering arghya to the rising Sun while singing traditional Chhath songs. This morning ritual marks the culmination of the Chhath fast and is followed by the breaking of the fast (Paran).
Chhath Puja 2025 Muhurat in Ranchi
The muhurat for Chhath Puja 2025 in Ranchi spans the four key rituals:
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- Nahay Khay (October 25, 2025): Morning bath and meal preparation.
- Kharna (October 26, 2025): Evening fast-breaking and Prasad preparation.
- Sandhya Arghya (October 27, 2025): Evening offering to the Sun at sunset.
- Usha Arghya (October 28, 2025): Morning offering to the rising Sun at 5:50 AM 103° East.
Chhath Puja 2025 Rituals in Ranchi
Chhath Puja rituals in Ranchi follow the traditional practices:
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- Nahay Khay: Purification through bathing and preparing a simple meal.
- Kharna: Fasting all day, breaking it after sunset with Prasad.
- Sandhya Arghya: Evening offering to the setting Sun.
- Usha Arghya: Morning offering to the rising Sun and breaking the fast (Paran).
Chhath Puja 2025 Puja Vidhi in Ranchi
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- Preparation: Homes are cleaned, and Prasad is made in pure, sanctified conditions.
- Fasting: Devotees, mostly women (Parvaitin), observe a strict fast, often without water.
- Arghya: Offerings of water, sugarcane, fruits, and diyas are made to the Sun while standing in water.
- Songs & Devotion: Traditional Chhath Geet and prayers accompany the rituals, fostering a sense of family and community bonding.
Chhath Puja 2025 Suryast (Sunset) Time
The sunset (Suryast) in Ranchi during Chhath Puja 2025 is at 5:14 PM on October 27, 2025, which is the perfect time for Sandhya Arghya. Devotees are advised to reach the ghats well in advance to perform the rituals smoothly.
Chhath Puja in Ranchi is a festival of devotion, cleanliness, and gratitude. With exact timings for Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya, Kharna, and Muhurat, devotees can follow rituals perfectly and seek blessings from the Sun God for prosperity and well-being.
