Noida: Chhath Puja is one of the most revered Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, the goddess believed to bless devotees with prosperity and child well-being. Celebrated with immense devotion across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, the festival epitomizes purity, discipline and gratitude toward nature.
Also known as Pratihar, Dala Chhath, Chhathi and Surya Shashthi, the festival is marked by rigorous fasting and heartfelt prayers, predominantly observed by women for the well-being of their children and the happiness of the family. Occurring six days after Diwali, Chhath Puja bridges the spirit of light and life, embodying India’s deep cultural and spiritual roots.
Chhath Puja 2025 Dates and Ritual Timings
The four-day Chhath Puja celebrations in 2025 will take place from Saturday, October 25th to Tuesday, October 28th, with each day carrying its unique spiritual significance:
Day 1: Nahay Khay (Saturday, October 25th)
The festival begins with a holy dip in a river or pond, followed by a single, pure vegetarian meal. This ritual symbolizes cleansing the body and soul before the fast.
- Sunrise: 6:28 AM
- Sunset: 5:42 PM
Day 2: Kharna (Sunday, October 26th)
Devotees observe a strict waterless fast from sunrise to sunset. After sunset, the fast is broken with kheer and chapati, first offered as Prasad to the Sun God.
- Sunrise: 6:29 AM
- Sunset: 5:41 PM
Day 3: Sandhya Arghya (Monday, October 27th)
The most sacred phase of Chhath Puja, devotees gather at water bodies to offer evening Arghya to the setting Sun, praying for health, prosperity, and family harmony.
- Sunset Offering: 5:40 PM
Day 4: Usha Arghya and Parana (Tuesday, October 28th)
On the final day, devotees offer morning Arghya to the rising Sun, concluding their 36-hour-long fast. The festival ends with Parana, the ceremonial breaking of the fast.
- Sunrise Offering: 6:30 AM