Chhath Puja Rituals

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Chhath Puja 2024: Celebrating Sun God and Chhathi Maiya

Chhath Puja is a significant festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to the Sun God for children’s well-being and prosperity.

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Why Celebrate Chhath?

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Day 1: Nahay-Khaye Ritual

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On Nahay-Khaye, devotees prepare rice, gram dal, and pumpkin without garlic or spices, using traditional earthen utensils.

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On the second day, devotees observe a fast and break it in the evening with kheer made from sugarcane juice.

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Day 3: Offering Arghya to the Setting Sun

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Preparing Thekua for Chhath

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Day 4: Offering to the Rising Sun

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Essence of Chhath Puja

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Chhath Puja Rituals

Chhath Puja 2024: Celebrating Sun God and Chhathi Maiya

Why Celebrate Chhath?

Day 1: Nahay-Khaye Ritual

On Nahay-Khaye, devotees prepare rice, gram dal, and pumpkin without garlic or spices, using traditional earthen utensils.

Special Food Preparations

On the second day, devotees observe a fast and break it in the evening with kheer made from sugarcane juice.

Day 3: Offering Arghya to the Setting Sun

Preparing Thekua for Chhath

Thekua, a special Chhath delicacy, is made from wheat flour and jaggery, symbolizing devotion and purity.

Day 4: Offering to the Rising Sun

On the final day, devotees offer arghya to the rising sun, concluding the fast with raw milk and prasad.

Essence of Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja reflects devotion, purity, and the deep bond between families and nature, blessing children and strengthening faith.

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