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Gratitude to Surya (Sun God)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#2_Honoring_Chhathi_Maiya\" >2. Honoring Chhathi Maiya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#3_Purity_Discipline_Self_Control\" >3. Purity, Discipline & Self Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#4_Community_Unity\" >4. Community & Unity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#5_Eco-friendly_Nature_Friendly\" >5. Eco-friendly & Nature Friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#6_Cultural_Historical_Roots\" >6. Cultural & Historical Roots<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Rituals_How_to_Celebrate_Step_by_Step\" >Rituals & How to Celebrate (Step by Step)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Day_1_Nahay_Khay\" >Day 1: Nahay Khay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Day_2_Kharna_Lohanda\" >Day 2: Kharna \/ Lohanda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Day_3_Sandhya_Arghya\" >Day 3: Sandhya Arghya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Day_4_Usha_Arghya_Parana\" >Day 4: Usha Arghya & Parana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Pro_Tips_Suggestions_for_Celebration\" >Pro Tips & Suggestions for Celebration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chhath_Puja_2025_Dates_Timings\"><\/span>Chhath Puja 2025: Dates & Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key dates for <strong>Chhath Puja 2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Name of Ritual<\/th><th>Date (2025)<\/th><th>What Happens<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Day 1<\/td><td>Nahay Khay<\/td><td>Saturday, 25th October 2025<\/td><td>Bathing in holy water + eating the first satvik meal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 2<\/td><td>Kharna \/ Lohanda<\/td><td>Sunday, 26th October 2025<\/td><td>Day-long fast, then in the evening break fast with kheer & fruits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3<\/td><td>Sandhya Arghya (Evening offering)<\/td><td>Monday, 27th October 2025<\/td><td>Offerings made to the setting sun at riverbanks or ponds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 4<\/td><td>Usha Arghya (Morning offering) \/ Parana<\/td><td>Tuesday, 28th October 2025<\/td><td>Offerings to the rising sun and breaking of the fast.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Special Attention:<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing of sunrise, sunset, and <strong>\u201ctithi\u201d<\/strong> (lunar day) matters. The <strong>Shashthi Tithi<\/strong> begins early morning on 27th October and ends early morning on 28th October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chhath_Puja_Significance_Spiritual_Meaning\"><\/span>Chhath Puja Significance & Spiritual Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Gratitude_to_Surya_Sun_God\"><\/span>1. Gratitude to Surya (Sun God)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sun is life-giver and energy source. By offering <em>arghya<\/em> (water) at dawn and dusk, devotees thank the Sun for sustaining life.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chhath Puja\" class=\"wp-image-966\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chhath Puja 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Honoring_Chhathi_Maiya\"><\/span>2. Honoring Chhathi Maiya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chhathi Maiya, often considered the divine feminine counterpart of Surya, is worshipped for the protection, fertility, and well-being of children and families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Purity_Discipline_Self_Control\"><\/span>3. Purity, Discipline & Self Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fasts (especially the 36-hour fast on Day (3 – 4) demand discipline, inner strength, and purity of mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Community_Unity\"><\/span>4. Community & Unity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many rituals are done at riverbanks or community ponds. Neighbours help each other prepare offerings, clean spaces, and share the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Eco-friendly_Nature_Friendly\"><\/span>5. Eco-friendly & Nature Friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The emphasis is on clean water, natural offerings, and minimizing waste. The festival encourages environmental consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cultural_Historical_Roots\"><\/span>6. Cultural & Historical Roots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>References to sun worship go back to the Vedas. In epics and folk stories, figures like Karna (in the Mahabharata) and the Pandavas are believed to have observed Chhath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rituals_How_to_Celebrate_Step_by_Step\"><\/span>Rituals & How to Celebrate (Step by Step)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a more detailed view of each day and what a devotee typically does:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Nahay_Khay\"><\/span>Day 1: Nahay Khay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rise early and bathe in a river, pond or clean water body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your house and surroundings thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a <strong>satvik (pure vegetarian)<\/strong> meal – often rice, lentils, pumpkin – cooked in copper or bronze utensils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat the meal and begin the fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Kharna_Lohanda\"><\/span>Day 2: Kharna \/ Lohanda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Observers fast without water (nirjala) during the daytime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the evening, prepare <strong>kheer (sweet rice pudding with jaggery or sugar)<\/strong>, chapatis, fruits, and offer to Chhathi Maiya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the ritual, devotees eat and then continue with <strong>36-hour fast<\/strong> (no food, no water) until Day 4\u2019s Usha Arghya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Sandhya_Arghya\"><\/span>Day 3: Sandhya Arghya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chhath Puja 2025\" class=\"wp-image-969\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chhath Puja 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before sunset, devotees, with family and friends, gather at the riverbank or pond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They carry <em>soop<\/em> (a bamboo tray) filled with offerings: fruits, sugarcane, thekua (sweet deep-fried wheat cake), etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sing <strong>Chhath songs \/ folk hymns<\/strong>, recite Vrat Katha (stories), and offer <em>arghya<\/em> to the setting sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The night is often spent on riverbanks, sleeping on the floor, silently and with devotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Usha_Arghya_Parana\"><\/span>Day 4: Usha Arghya & Parana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before sunrise, devotees return to the water\u2019s edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer <em>arghya<\/em> to the rising sun with prayers for health, prosperity, and peace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the ritual, break the fast (Parana) using ginger, jaggery, fruits, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share prasad with family and community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tips_Suggestions_for_Celebration\"><\/span>Pro Tips & Suggestions for Celebration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Plan early<\/strong>: Since many people go to riverbanks, crowd and space can be limited. Arrive early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Use clean, natural materials<\/strong>: Prefer clay \/ biodegradable containers, avoid plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Maintain hygiene<\/strong>: Clean water bodies, avoid littering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Support each other<\/strong>: Neighbours or community groups can share the load of preparing offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Understand timings<\/strong>: Use local Panchang or trusted apps to confirm sunrise, sunset, and tithi times in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <strong>Sing \/ Listen to Chhath Geet<\/strong>: These devotional songs enrich the mood and connect you to tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. <strong>Keep the heart pure<\/strong>: Beyond rituals, Chhath is about sincerity, devotion, and inner quietness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chhath Puja 2025<\/strong> is more than a festival: it is a spiritual journey of devotion, sacrifice, connection with nature, and renewal of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observing its four days with sincerity brings blessings of health, peace, prosperity, and harmony. Whether you celebrate in your hometown or at the riverbank far away, let your actions be humble, pure, and heartfelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya shower their divine grace on you and your family this Chhath Puja 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Durga Puja Countdown is on Live<\/h4>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DURGA-PUJA-COUNTDOWN.webp\" alt=\"Durga Puja Countdown\" \/>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/kojagari-laxmi-puja-date-time-tithi\/\"><strong>Kojagari Laxmi Puja 2025: Lakshmi Puja Date, Time and Tithi<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/durga-puja-quiz-questions-answers-bengali\/\"><strong>Durga Puja Quiz Questions Answers in Bengali<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/top-durga-puja-wishes-in-english\/\"><strong>30+ Durga Puja Wishes, Messages in English<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/durga-puja-pandals-kolkata-metro\/\"><strong>20 Famous Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata and Nearest Metro Station<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/durga-puja-wishes-in-hindi\/\"><strong>Top 51+ Durga Puja Wishes in Hindi<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chhath Puja is a deeply revered Hindu festival, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, parts of Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. 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Chhath Puja is a deeply revered Hindu festival, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, parts of Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. It honors the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya (a goddess linked to dawn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Chhath Puja 2025<\/strong>, devotees will observe four sacred days filled with ritual, devotion, fasting, and gratitude. In this article, you\u2019ll find the dates, rituals, significance<\/strong>, and tips on how to celebrate<\/strong> in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Telegram CTA<\/title>\n <style>\n .telegram-cta {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #236dc6, #00a8ff);\n color: #fff;\n padding: 10px 16px;\n border-radius: 6px;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;\n font-size: 15px;\n margin: 20px 0;\n box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(35, 109, 198, 0.2);\n flex-wrap: nowrap;\n gap: 12px;\n overflow-x: auto;\n }\n\n .cta-text {\n flex-grow: 1;\n white-space: nowrap;\n overflow: hidden;\n text-overflow: ellipsis;\n }\n\n .telegram-btn {\n display: inline-flex;\n align-items: center;\n background-color: #236dc6;\n color: white;\n text-decoration: none;\n padding: 8px 14px;\n border-radius: 5px;\n font-weight: 600;\n transition: background 0.3s ease;\n white-space: nowrap;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n }\n\n .telegram-btn:hover {\n background-color: #1c59a8;\n }\n\n .telegram-logo {\n width: 18px;\n height: 18px;\n margin-right: 6px;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n \n <div class=\"telegram-cta\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Get all Puja updates! 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Gratitude to Surya (Sun God)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#2_Honoring_Chhathi_Maiya\" >2. Honoring Chhathi Maiya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#3_Purity_Discipline_Self_Control\" >3. Purity, Discipline & Self Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#4_Community_Unity\" >4. Community & Unity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#5_Eco-friendly_Nature_Friendly\" >5. Eco-friendly & Nature Friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#6_Cultural_Historical_Roots\" >6. Cultural & Historical Roots<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Rituals_How_to_Celebrate_Step_by_Step\" >Rituals & How to Celebrate (Step by Step)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Day_1_Nahay_Khay\" >Day 1: Nahay Khay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Day_2_Kharna_Lohanda\" >Day 2: Kharna \/ Lohanda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Day_3_Sandhya_Arghya\" >Day 3: Sandhya Arghya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Day_4_Usha_Arghya_Parana\" >Day 4: Usha Arghya & Parana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/chhath-puja-date-tithi-rituals-significance-celebration\/#Pro_Tips_Suggestions_for_Celebration\" >Pro Tips & Suggestions for Celebration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chhath_Puja_2025_Dates_Timings\"><\/span>Chhath Puja 2025: Dates & Timings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key dates for <strong>Chhath Puja 2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Name of Ritual<\/th><th>Date (2025)<\/th><th>What Happens<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Day 1<\/td><td>Nahay Khay<\/td><td>Saturday, 25th October 2025<\/td><td>Bathing in holy water + eating the first satvik meal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 2<\/td><td>Kharna \/ Lohanda<\/td><td>Sunday, 26th October 2025<\/td><td>Day-long fast, then in the evening break fast with kheer & fruits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3<\/td><td>Sandhya Arghya (Evening offering)<\/td><td>Monday, 27th October 2025<\/td><td>Offerings made to the setting sun at riverbanks or ponds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 4<\/td><td>Usha Arghya (Morning offering) \/ Parana<\/td><td>Tuesday, 28th October 2025<\/td><td>Offerings to the rising sun and breaking of the fast.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Special Attention:<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing of sunrise, sunset, and <strong>\u201ctithi\u201d<\/strong> (lunar day) matters. The <strong>Shashthi Tithi<\/strong> begins early morning on 27th October and ends early morning on 28th October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chhath_Puja_Significance_Spiritual_Meaning\"><\/span>Chhath Puja Significance & Spiritual Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Gratitude_to_Surya_Sun_God\"><\/span>1. Gratitude to Surya (Sun God)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sun is life-giver and energy source. By offering <em>arghya<\/em> (water) at dawn and dusk, devotees thank the Sun for sustaining life.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chhath Puja\" class=\"wp-image-966\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-1.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chhath Puja 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Honoring_Chhathi_Maiya\"><\/span>2. Honoring Chhathi Maiya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chhathi Maiya, often considered the divine feminine counterpart of Surya, is worshipped for the protection, fertility, and well-being of children and families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Purity_Discipline_Self_Control\"><\/span>3. Purity, Discipline & Self Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fasts (especially the 36-hour fast on Day (3 – 4) demand discipline, inner strength, and purity of mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Community_Unity\"><\/span>4. Community & Unity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many rituals are done at riverbanks or community ponds. Neighbours help each other prepare offerings, clean spaces, and share the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Eco-friendly_Nature_Friendly\"><\/span>5. Eco-friendly & Nature Friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The emphasis is on clean water, natural offerings, and minimizing waste. The festival encourages environmental consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cultural_Historical_Roots\"><\/span>6. Cultural & Historical Roots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>References to sun worship go back to the Vedas. In epics and folk stories, figures like Karna (in the Mahabharata) and the Pandavas are believed to have observed Chhath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rituals_How_to_Celebrate_Step_by_Step\"><\/span>Rituals & How to Celebrate (Step by Step)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a more detailed view of each day and what a devotee typically does:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Nahay_Khay\"><\/span>Day 1: Nahay Khay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rise early and bathe in a river, pond or clean water body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your house and surroundings thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a <strong>satvik (pure vegetarian)<\/strong> meal – often rice, lentils, pumpkin – cooked in copper or bronze utensils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat the meal and begin the fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Kharna_Lohanda\"><\/span>Day 2: Kharna \/ Lohanda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Observers fast without water (nirjala) during the daytime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the evening, prepare <strong>kheer (sweet rice pudding with jaggery or sugar)<\/strong>, chapatis, fruits, and offer to Chhathi Maiya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the ritual, devotees eat and then continue with <strong>36-hour fast<\/strong> (no food, no water) until Day 4\u2019s Usha Arghya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Sandhya_Arghya\"><\/span>Day 3: Sandhya Arghya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chhath Puja 2025\" class=\"wp-image-969\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chhath-puja-2025.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chhath Puja 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before sunset, devotees, with family and friends, gather at the riverbank or pond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They carry <em>soop<\/em> (a bamboo tray) filled with offerings: fruits, sugarcane, thekua (sweet deep-fried wheat cake), etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sing <strong>Chhath songs \/ folk hymns<\/strong>, recite Vrat Katha (stories), and offer <em>arghya<\/em> to the setting sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The night is often spent on riverbanks, sleeping on the floor, silently and with devotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Usha_Arghya_Parana\"><\/span>Day 4: Usha Arghya & Parana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before sunrise, devotees return to the water\u2019s edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer <em>arghya<\/em> to the rising sun with prayers for health, prosperity, and peace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the ritual, break the fast (Parana) using ginger, jaggery, fruits, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share prasad with family and community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tips_Suggestions_for_Celebration\"><\/span>Pro Tips & Suggestions for Celebration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Plan early<\/strong>: Since many people go to riverbanks, crowd and space can be limited. Arrive early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Use clean, natural materials<\/strong>: Prefer clay \/ biodegradable containers, avoid plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Maintain hygiene<\/strong>: Clean water bodies, avoid littering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Support each other<\/strong>: Neighbours or community groups can share the load of preparing offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Understand timings<\/strong>: Use local Panchang or trusted apps to confirm sunrise, sunset, and tithi times in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <strong>Sing \/ Listen to Chhath Geet<\/strong>: These devotional songs enrich the mood and connect you to tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. <strong>Keep the heart pure<\/strong>: Beyond rituals, Chhath is about sincerity, devotion, and inner quietness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chhath Puja 2025<\/strong> is more than a festival: it is a spiritual journey of devotion, sacrifice, connection with nature, and renewal of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observing its four days with sincerity brings blessings of health, peace, prosperity, and harmony. Whether you celebrate in your hometown or at the riverbank far away, let your actions be humble, pure, and heartfelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya shower their divine grace on you and your family this Chhath Puja 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Durga Puja Countdown is on Live<\/h4>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DURGA-PUJA-COUNTDOWN.webp\" alt=\"Durga Puja Countdown\" \/>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/kojagari-laxmi-puja-date-time-tithi\/\"><strong>Kojagari Laxmi Puja 2025: Lakshmi Puja Date, Time and Tithi<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/durga-puja-quiz-questions-answers-bengali\/\"><strong>Durga Puja Quiz Questions Answers in Bengali<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/top-durga-puja-wishes-in-english\/\"><strong>30+ Durga Puja Wishes, Messages in English<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/durga-puja-pandals-kolkata-metro\/\"><strong>20 Famous Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata and Nearest Metro Station<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/durga-puja-wishes-in-hindi\/\"><strong>Top 51+ Durga Puja Wishes in Hindi<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chhath Puja is a deeply revered Hindu festival, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, parts of Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. 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