Chhath Puja 2025 Dates
The festival of Chhath Puja 2025 will be celebrated for four days from October 25 (Saturday) to October 28 (Tuesday).
| Day | Date | Festival Event | Information |
| First Day | October 25, 2025 | Nahay-Khay | Holy bath, sattvic meal, cleaning the house |
| Second Day | October 26, 2025 | Kharna | Nirjala fast, evening prasad of jaggery-kheer and roti |
| Third Day | October 27, 2025 | Sandhya Arghya | Offering arghya to the setting sun at river or pond |
| Fourth Day | October 28, 2025 | Usha Arghya | Offering arghya to the rising sun, breaking the fast |
Significance of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is the worship of Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
This festival is observed for the long life of progeny, household happiness, and a disease-free life.
Purity, discipline, and true devotion are necessary to gain full benefits from the fast.
Besides India, Indian communities in Mauritius, Trinidad, Nepal, and other countries celebrate the festival with great devotion.
Chhath Puja Worship Method (Step by Step)
- Nahay-Khay (First Day: October 25)
Take a bath in a river or pond before sunrise and thoroughly clean the house.
Consume sattvic foods like pumpkin, chickpea dal, and rice; keep the environment pure.
Take the Chhath vrat vow and family members should eat only after the fasting person has eaten. - Kharna (Second Day: October 26)
Observe a nirjala (no water) fast the whole day and take prasad (jaggery-kheer, roti, fruits) only after the evening puja.
Prasad is prepared on an earthen stove without salt and sugar, served on banana leaves.
Some share the prasad with neighbors and relatives. - Sandhya Arghya (Third Day: October 27)
At sunset, wear colorful clothes and prepare the puja items by the riverbank or pond.
Place prasad, fruits, coconut, etc., on a winnowing basket, offer water and milk to Surya Dev as arghya.
Perform aarti of Chhathi Maiya and worship Sun God with the whole family. - Usha Arghya (Fourth Day: October 28)
Arrive at the riverbank during Brahma Muhurat (early morning).
Offer arghya to the rising sun, break the fast, and distribute prasad.
Auspicious Timings (Chhath Puja 2025 Shubh Muhurat)
- Nahay-Khay: October 25, 2025, Sunrise: 6:28 AM, Sunset: 5:42 PM
- Kharna Puja: October 26, 2025, Evening time
- Sandhya Arghya: October 27, 2025, Sunset time (5:41–5:45 PM)
- Usha Arghya: October 28, 2025, Sunrise (around 6:29 AM)
Chhath Puja Items (Samagri List)
Bamboo-made winnowing basket
Wheat and rice flour
Jaggery, sugar, milk, rice
Banana, coconut, apple, custard apple, mango, orange, seasonal fruits
Gau-ghrita lamp
Mustard oil, chickpea dal
Prasad: Thekua, pumpkin rice, jaggery-kheer, fruits
Kalash, patal (plate), water pots
Chhath Puja FAQs
Q1: Who can observe Chhath Puja?
A: Any devotee, male or female, can take the Chhath vrat vow.
Q2: What precautions should be taken during the fast?
A: Observe purity, discipline, eat sattvic food, keep the house clean, and ensure the purity of prasad.
Q3: When can one drink water during the fast?
A: Normal meals on Nahay-Khay day; a 36-hour nirjala fast (without water) is observed after Kharna Puja.
Q4: Can children and elderly observe the fast?
A: Children, elderly, and pregnant women should take a doctor's advice before fasting.
Q5: What is the ancient history of Chhath Puja?
A: The origins of Chhath Puja are traced to the Mahabharata era, initiated by Sun's son Karna.
Final Thought
Chhath Puja is a festival of eternal faith, family prosperity, and solar power. Celebrate it with devotion, purity, and dedication. For any queries or information, use the SkillAstro chatbot. Happy Chhath Puja!
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