Chhath Puja, a Hindu festival dedicated to God Sun(Surya) and his consort Usha, involves various rituals and offerings, each with significant symbolism.
Preparations have begun to celebrate this great festival of nature and purity with great pomp and show across the country.
It is celebrated enthusiastically in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. In this festival, women observe Nirjala Vrat for 36 hours and offer Arghya to the Sun God.
Since this time Diwali was celebrated for two days, there is confusion regarding the date of Chhath Puja
According to the Panchang, the Chhath Puja is celebrated on the Shashthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in Kartik. This year in 2024, Shashthi Tithi will start on Thursday, November 7 at 12:41 am and end on Friday, November 8 at 12:34 am.
According to Udaya Tithi, Chhath Puja will be celebrated on Thursday, November 7. The complete Chhath Puja guide is here for your convenience. Sandhya Arghya will be on November 7 and Usha Arghya will be on November 8. After this Vrati will end the fast by taking Prasad.
First day of Chhath Puja (Nahay Khay) 5 November 2024.
The second day of Chhath Puja (Kharna) is 6 November 2024.
The third day of Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) is 7 November 2024.
The fourth day of Chhath Puja (Usha Arghya) is 8 November 2024.
Chhath Puja is not just a festival it is a cultural fest and festival which is a symbol of unity and confraternity.
Chhath is not complete without the Lokgeet in the voice of Sarda Sinha, Anuradha Podwal.
Here are some names who can help in making the festival more glorious.
Chhath Puja remains one of the most ancient, holistic, and revered traditions in India, highlighting the deep-rooted connection between people, nature, and spirituality. The festival’s timeless appeal and unchanged customs have made it a profound example of cultural continuity.
