Chhath Puja 2024 Date: Chhath festival has great importance in Hinduism. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated every year on the Shashthi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Chhath Puja is also known as Surya Shashthi, Chhath Parv, Daala Chhath and Chhetri or Daala Puja. It is celebrated twice a year during the Chaitra and Kartik months of the Hindu calendar. On this day, women observe a waterless fast for about 36 hours for the long life and good health of their children. Know when is Chhath Puja and other special things related to it-
Chhath festival begins with Nahai-Khaai: Chhath fast is considered to be one of the toughest fasts. This festival begins with Nahai-Khaai and the fast ends on the fourth day with offering Arghya to the Sun.
Where is this festival celebrated- This festival is celebrated in places like Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal etc.
When is Chhath Puja 2024 – Shashthi Tithi will start on 07 November 2024 at 12:41 am and end on 08 November at 12:34 am. According to Udaya Tithi, Chhath Puja will be celebrated on 07 November 2024, Thursday.
Chhath Puja Calendar-
Chhath Puja first day: Nahai-Khai- 05 November 2024, Tuesday
Second day of Chhath Puja: Kharna- 06 November 2024, Wednesday
Third day of Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya- 07 November 2024, Thursday
Fourth day of Chhath Puja: Usha Arghya – 08 November 2024, Friday
What happens during Nahai-Khai and Kharna-
Day 1: Nahai-Khai: The first day of Chhath Puja is called Nahai-Khai. On this day, the devotees eat only once a day.
Day 2: Kharna: The second day of Chhath Puja is called Kharna. On this day, devotees prepare offerings for Chhathi Mata. There is a tradition of eating sweet rice and gourd khichdi in the evening.
Day 3: Sandhya Arghya: Devotees offer arghya to the Sun God in the evening.
Day 4: Usha Arghya and Parana: In the morning devotees offer Arghya to the Sun God and perform the ritual of Parana.