Chhath Puja 2024: Know Date, Rituals, And More About This Festival
Chhath Puja is celebrated globally, especially in North India. This year, find out the exact dates for important rituals, from Nahay Khay to Sandhya Arghya, to celebrate with your family.
Chhath Puja 2024: Chhath is known as a grand festival rather than just a festival. Originating in Bihar, it is celebrated worldwide. For many from Bihar, Chhath is more than a celebration; it's an emotion. People strive to return home and celebrate this festival with their families. The festivities begin after Diwali. Learn more about all the details related to Chhath.
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Chhath Puja 2024 Date
- The Chhath Mahaparv lasts for four days. The first day is known as 'Nahay Khay'.
- The second day is called 'Kharna'.
- The third day features the evening 'Arghya'.
- The final fourth day is dedicated to the morning 'Arghya'.
Chhath Puja 2024 Schedule
- Nahay Khay: November 5, 2024 (Tuesday)
- Kharna: November 6, 2024 (Wednesday)
- Sandhya Arghya: November 7, 2024 (Thursday)
- Usha Arghya And Paran: November 8, 2024 (Friday)
What Is Done During Nahay Khay?
This year, the Chhath Mahaparv begins on November 6, 2024. On the day of Nahay Khay, women performing the rituals take a bath and worship the deities. They prepare food without garlic and onions, typically making dishes from bottle gourd and chickpeas.
What Is Done During Kharna?
The second day of the Chhath Mahaparv is called Kharna, which falls on November 6, 2024. On this day, women observing the fast refrain from eating or drinking water. In the evening, they prepare a sweet dish made of jaggery and rice, which is then offered to the deities and shared as prasad among everyone present.
What Is Done During Sandhya Arghya?
The third day of the Chhath Mahaparv is dedicated to Sandhya Arghya, occurring on November 7. This day holds great significance, as women observing the fast offer arghya to the setting sun at a water body during sunset.
What Is Done During Usha Arghya And Puran?
The fourth and final day of the Chhath Mahaparv is known as Usha Arghya. On this day, fasting women offer arghya to the rising sun, marking the end of their fast. After this, they break their fast and distribute a special prasad called 'thekua' to everyone.
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