When Is Chaiti Chhath Puja? Know The Dates For Nahai Khai And Kharna

Chaiti Chhath is celebrated during Chaitra Navratri with a 36-hour-long fast, where women worship Chhathi Maiya and Sun God, praying for their children's well-being.

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025

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Chhath Puja is one of the most significant festivals celebrated twice a year — Chaiti Chhath in the month of Chaitra (March-April) and Kartik Chhath in the month of Kartik (October-November). The festival is deeply connected to seasonal changes; while Kartik Chhath falls in the colder months, Chaiti Chhath marks the beginning of summer. This festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya Dev), seeking his blessings for health, prosperity, and well-being.

When Is Chaiti Chhath In 2025?

In 2025, Chaiti Chhath will be observed on April 3. Devotees, especially women, observe a strict 36-hour fast without food and water. This vrat (fast) is considered highly auspicious for those seeking the blessings of Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev for the well-being of their children and family.

In Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura and Vrindavan, a special celebration called Yamuna Chhath is also observed on this day, with great devotion and enthusiasm.

Tithi And Auspicious Timings:

• Shashthi Tithi Begins: April 2, 2025, at 11:49 PM
• Shashthi Tithi Ends: April 3, 2025, at 9:41 PM

Rituals Of Chaiti Chhath 2025:

• Nahay Khay (April 1, 2025):
  The festival begins with Nahay Khay, a ritual cleansing that marks the first day of Chhath Puja. On this day, devotees consume a special meal consisting of rice, chana dal (gram lentils), and pumpkin curry. Since Chaiti Chhath falls during the Chaitra Navratri, devotees also worship Goddess Kushmanda on this day.
• Kharna (April 2, 2025):
  The second day, known as Kharna, is observed with a day-long fast that is broken in the evening with a special meal of kheer (sweet rice pudding), which is consumed in solitude. After this, devotees begin their 36-hour-long Nirjala Vrat (fast without water). On this day, devotees also worship Goddess Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya.
• Sandhya Arghya (April 3, 2025):
  On this day, devotees offer Arghya (water offering) to the setting sun. This is a significant part of the festival, as the Sun God is worshipped in the evening to express gratitude.
• Usha Arghya & Vrat Parana (April 4, 2025):
  The fast concludes with the offering of Usha Arghya (water to the rising sun) on April 4, 2025. After this, devotees break their fast, marking the conclusion of the grand celebration.

Significance Of Chaiti Chhath:

Chhath Puja is known as a Mahaparv of faith and devotion, deeply rooted in Indian tradition. It is believed that performing Chhath Puja with utmost sincerity fulfills all desires and brings prosperity. The festival is mainly observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bengal, but it is celebrated across India with great enthusiasm.

The Chhath fast is dedicated to the well-being of children, marital bliss, and family prosperity. Devotional Chhath songs and Thekua (a special prasad) hold special significance in the festival.

According to mythology, Chhath Puja is believed to have been first performed by Karna, the son of the Sun God, who worshipped him while standing in water for hours. Since then, this tradition has been followed as a way of expressing gratitude and devotion to Surya Dev.

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