Chhath 2023: Date, Significance And All You Need To Know

Chhath Puja 2023: Chhath Puja is a grand festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. This significant festival falls in the Kartik month.

Chhath 2023 Celebrations

The Chhath festival in 2023 will commence on November 17. It is celebrated on the Shashthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month. (Image Source: Getty)

During this festival, worship and homage are offered to Chhathi Maiya, and offerings are made to the rising sun. (Image Source: Getty)

Chhath Puja is primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The festival spans four days and is observed in different parts of the country as well. (Image Source: Getty)

The rituals of Chhath Puja begin with Nahay Khay on the first day. (Image Source: Getty)

Following this, the second day is dedicated to Kharna, the third day involves offering Arghya to the setting sun, and the fourth day concludes with offering Arghya to the rising sun on November 20, marking the culmination of this fasting ritual. (Image Source: Getty)

Women and mothers observe this fast for the long life, good health, and well-being of their children. This fasting ritual is considered one of the challenging ones, with women observing a Nirjala fast for more than 24 hours during this period. (Image Source: Getty)