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Chhath Puja 2025 — Dates, Timings & Complete Guide (Nahay Khay • Kharna • Sandhya & Usha Arghya)
Quick summary: Chhath Puja 2025 will be observed across India as a four-day festival honoring Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. The key events — Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya (evening), and Usha Arghya (morning) — fall between October 25 and October 28, 2025. Read on for times, rituals, preparations and FAQs.
Sources for dates & timings: national & panchang reports. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
What is Chhath Puja? (Short)
Chhath Puja is a four-day Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. Traditionally observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Nepal, devotees — often women — observe ritual purity, fasting (including an extended 36-hour nirjala fast), holy bathing and offer water oblations (Arghya) to the setting and rising sun.
Chhath Puja 2025 — Day-wise calendar (official)
Below is the general, widely reported schedule for Chhath Puja 2025. Exact sunrise/sunset muhurats vary slightly by city — if you need city-specific sunrise/sunset, use a local panchang or calculate with the local astronomical data.
- Day 1 — Nahay Khay (Purification day): Saturday, 25 October 2025. Devotees take a ritual bath, clean the home, and eat a satvik meal to begin preparations. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Day 2 — Kharna (Fasting begins): Sunday, 26 October 2025. Devotees observe a day-long fast (usually broken at sunset with kheer and rotis), and after Kharna begins the 36-hour nirjala (no-water) fast. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Day 3 — Sandhya Arghya (Evening offering): Monday, 27 October 2025 (evening). Devotees gather on riverbanks/ghats at sunset to offer Sandhya Arghya to the setting Sun. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Day 4 — Usha Arghya & Parana (Morning offering and breaking the fast): Tuesday, 28 October 2025 (sunrise). The final offering (Usha Arghya) is done at sunrise and then the fast is broken (Parana). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Note: multiple popular national sources and panchang calculators report these dates for 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Typical daily timings (sunrise / sunset guidance)
Chhath rituals are tied to sunrise and sunset. For reference, some panchang sites list approximate sunrise and sunset for the festival days (times vary by city): sunrise ~06:28–06:41 AM and sunset ~05:41–06:06 PM around the Chhath days in 2025. Always confirm your local muhurat from a trusted panchang. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Rituals & significance — Day by day
Nahay Khay (Day 1)
Cleanse: Devotees take a ritual bath in a river or at home, clean the house and kitchen, and eat a simple satvik meal (no onion/garlic). This day is about physical and mental purification as preparation for the fast.
Kharna (Day 2)
Fasting starts: The devotee keeps a day-long fast and in the evening performs Kharna — breaking a partial fast briefly with kheer (a sweet rice pudding), rotis and fruits. After Kharna, devotees resume the stricter nirjala fasting (no food, no water) for about 36 hours.
Sandhya Arghya (Day 3 — Evening)
At sunset devotees gather along riverbanks, ghats or ponds to offer Arghya (water and prasad) to the setting sun, sing folk hymns and recite traditional Chhath mantras. Offerings typically include seasonal fruits, thekua (a baked sweet), and diyas (earthen lamps).
Usha Arghya & Parana (Day 4 — Morning)
Devotees return to the waterbody before sunrise to offer the Usha Arghya (morning offering). After the offering, the fast is broken (Parana) usually after receiving priestly blessing or as per family custom.
Preparation checklist (for devotees & families)
- Clean and decorate the puja area/ghat; prepare clean water vessels and puja thalis.
- Make or buy prasad items: thekua, fruits, oil lamps, kheer ingredients, and seasonal items.
- Arrange safe transport/first-aid if attending crowded ghats — especially for elderly devotees.
- Check local sunrise/sunset times and official ghats’ timings and any crowd control measures announced by local authorities.
- Follow environmental guidance: avoid polluting river water with plastic; use biodegradable plates and natural flowers.
Top places to watch Chhath Puja
Major ghats and cities known for large Chhath gatherings: Patna (Patliputra Digha, Kangan Ghat), Gaya (Sun Ghat), Varanasi (Assi & Adalat Ghats), Kolkata (Rabindra Sarobar), and regional ghats across Bihar/Jharkhand. These ghats hold vibrant community processes and large-scale Sandhya/Usha Arghya events.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: When does Chhath Puja start and end in 2025?
- A: Widely reported dates: starts with Nahay Khay on 25 Oct 2025 and concludes with Usha Arghya / Parana on 28 Oct 2025. Confirm local muhurat for your city. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Q: What is the exact time for Sandhya Arghya?
- A: Sandhya Arghya is performed at sunset on Day 3 of Chhath. Exact sunset time depends on your location — consult a local panchang for the precise muhurat. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Q: Who usually performs the Chhath fast?
- A: Traditionally married women observe the fast for family well-being, although many men and unmarried women also observe Chhath. The festival emphasizes devotion and community participation.
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