Chaiti Chhath 2025 Begins Tomorrow: Key Rituals, Significance & Important Dates

Mar 31, 2025 Komal Das

Chhath Puja, a revered festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God (Lord Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, begins on November 5, 2024

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During Chaiti Chhath, devotees worship the Sun God and Goddess Shashthi, following strict rituals similar to those of Kartik Chhath

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1st April 2025 (Day 1): Nahay-Khay – Devotees begin their fast by consuming a pure and simple meal

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2nd April 2025 (Day 2): Kharna – A special prasad is prepared and eaten in the evening, with jaggery and kheer

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3rd April 2025 (Day 3): Sandhya Arghya – Devotees offer prayers and watet to the setting sun

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4th April 2025 (Day 4): Usha Arghya – The festival concludes with prayers and offerings to the rising sun

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Chaiti Chhath involves a strict 36-hour fast, and worshipping the Sun God with devotion is believed to overcome hardships and fulfill wishes

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For childless couples, prayers to the Sun God and Goddess Shashthi are believed to bless them with children

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