Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya (Mother Shashti), who is believed to be the sister of the Sun.
Chhath Puja spans over four days and is one of the most significant and rigorous festivals, involving strict rituals and fasting to express gratitude to the Sun God for sustaining life on Earth.
Chhath Puja 2024 Full Calendar and Significance:
Here’s the full calendar of Chhath Puja, as per Panchang:
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Nahay Khay | November 5 |
| Lohanda and Kharna | November 6 |
| Chhath Puja or Sandhya Arghya | November 7 |
| Usha Arghya or Parana Day | November 8 |
Chhath Puja 2024: Sunset and Sunrise Timings
As per Drik Panchang, check out the sunset and sunrise timings on the four days of the festival:
| Day | Sunrise time | Sunset time |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay | 6:36 am | 5:33 pm |
| Lohanda and Kharna | 6:37 am | 5:32 pm |
| Chhath Puja or Sandhya Arghya | 6:38 am | 5:32 pm |
| Usha Arghya or Parana Day | 6:38 am | 5:31 pm |
Chhath Puja 2024: Puja Timings on Chhath
Shashthi Tithi Begins – 12:41 am on November 7, 2024
Shashthi Tithi Ends – 12:34 am on November 8, 2024
Chhath Puja timings – 6:38 am to 5:32 am
Chhath Puja: Significance of the Four-Day Ritual
Day 1 – Nahay Khay: The first day is focused on purification. Devotees take a ritual bath in holy rivers or ponds, usually in the morning, and have a single meal prepared without onion or garlic, marking the beginning of the purification process.
Day 2 – Kharna: Devotees observe a waterless fast from sunrise to sunset. In the evening, they prepare prasad, often kheer (a rice pudding made with jaggery) and chapati, which is shared with family and neighbors. After the evening rituals, devotees break their fast.
Day 3 – Sandhya Arghya: This is the primary day of Chhath Puja. Devotees fast without water and gather by a riverbank or pond at sunset to offer arghya (prayer offerings) to the setting sun. Traditional songs and rituals celebrate the evening as devotees express gratitude for life and energy.
Day 4 – Usha Arghya: The final day begins with early morning prayers to the rising sun, concluding the fast and marking the completion of Chhath Puja.
Chhath Puja 2024 Samagri List
- New saree
- Two large bamboo baskets
- A vase (copper, gold)
- Brass plate
- Bamboo soup
- 5 or 11 sugarcanes
- Sweet Potato
- Betel leaf and betel nut
- Turmeric
- Radish and ginger
- Sweet lemon
- Custard apple
- Banana
- Pear
- Water chestnut
- Coconut water
- Sweet
- Jaggery
- Wheat
- Rice flour
- Thekua
- Rice
- Vermilion
- Kalawa
- Lamp
- Honey
- Sunlight
- Kumkum
- Suthni
Samagri For Arghya To Sun God
To offer Arghya to the Sun God, choose from the following options:
- A bamboo or brass basket for morning offerings
- A copper, brass, or gold pot for evening water offerings
Samagri For Chhathi Mata Puja
When worshipping Chhathi Mata, married women can receive the blessing of unwavering good fortune by offering the following sacred items:
- Vermilion
- Whole rice
- Gram
- Jaggery
- Sweets
- Seven types of fruits
- Thekua made with ghee
CHHATH PUJA NAHAY KHAY WISHES 2024
Wishing you a joyous Nahay Khay filled with blessings and positivity!
May the Sun God bring happiness and prosperity to your home this Chhath Puja!
On this auspicious Nahay Khay, may your prayers be answered and your dreams fulfilled!
Happy Nahay Khay! May you and your family be blessed with health and harmony.
As you celebrate Nahay Khay, may the light of the Sun illuminate your path!
Wishing you a blessed Nahay Khay, filled with love, peace, and abundance.
May the spirit of Chhath Puja fill your heart with joy and your home with warmth!
On this special day, may you receive the blessings of Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya!