Chhath Puja 2025 Overview

Chhath Puja is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals, celebrated with immense devotion and purity in honour of Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya (Goddess Usha). The festival symbolizes thanksgiving to nature and the life-sustaining energy of the Sun.

Traditionally observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal, Chhath Puja is now celebrated globally by devotees seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and family well-being.

In 2025, Chhath Puja will be observed from Saturday, October 25 to Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Each of the four days — Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya — carries deep religious and environmental significance.

Chhath Puja 2025 Dates and Sunrise–Sunset Timings

These Chhath Puja 2025 sunrise and sunset timings are crucial for performing the rituals accurately and with devotion.

Day 1 – Nahay Khay (October 25, Saturday)

Chhath Puja begins with Nahay Khay, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and purity. Devotees take a holy dip in rivers or ponds, such as the Ganga, and consume a single meal of satvik food, free from onion, garlic, and salt. This meal marks the start of the Chhath Puja vrat (fast).

The day’s ritual represents purification of body and soul, setting the foundation for the next days of austerity and worship.

Day 2 – Kharna (October 26, Sunday)

The second day, known as Kharna, is marked by complete fasting without water (nirjala vrat) from sunrise to sunset. After sunset, devotees prepare kheer (rice pudding), chapati, and fruits as Prasad, first offered to Lord Surya and then shared among family and neighbours.

This ritual reflects self-discipline, devotion, and gratitude, key aspects of Chhath Puja rituals.

Day 3 – Sandhya Arghya (October 27, Monday)

Sandhya Arghya, or the Evening Offering, is the most important part of Chhath Puja 2025. Devotees, dressed in traditional attire, gather near riverbanks, ghats, or ponds to offer Arghya (water offerings) to the setting Sun.

The ritual is performed amidst the chanting of hymns and folk songs dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. The sight of devotees standing waist-deep in water, holding bamboo baskets filled with fruits, sugarcane, and diyas, symbolizes faith, light, and hope.

Day 4 – Usha Arghya & Parana (October 28, Tuesday)

The festival concludes with Usha Arghya, the morning offering to the rising Sun. Devotees reach the riverbank before dawn and pray for peace, prosperity, and happiness. The Chhath Puja 2025 sunrise time is 6:30 AM, marking the moment to offer Arghya to the first rays of the sun.

After the prayer, devotees perform Parana, breaking their 36-hour fast by partaking in Prasad and water. This final act signifies the successful completion of Chhath Puja vrat and renewal of spiritual energy.

Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Chhath Puja

• Worship of Natural Elements: Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun and water, essential sources of life.
• Promotes Purity & Discipline: Fasting and cleanliness during the rituals represent mind-body purification.
• Symbol of Gratitude: Devotees express thankfulness to nature for sustaining life and energy.
  Community Unity: Chhath Puja brings families and communities together in harmony and faith.

Through these rituals, devotees seek blessings for family prosperity, good health, and child well-being — values deeply embedded in the essence of Chhathi Maiya Puja.

Offer Your Chhath Puja Donation to Shri Ram Temple Kamarpal

As the sacred rays of Lord Surya illuminate our lives this Chhath Puja 2025, it is also a time to express gratitude through daan (charity) and seva (service).

The Shri Ram Temple Kamarpal invites all devotees to take part in this divine occasion by contributing towards the construction and development of the temple, a spiritual abode dedicated to Lord Shri Ram — a symbol of dharma, devotion, and truth.

Your humble offering during Chhath Puja, a festival that celebrates the worship of the Sun God and the cycle of life, will be a sacred act of faith and service. Every contribution strengthens this temple’s foundation and supports ongoing activities such as Gau Seva (cow protection), community welfare, and devotee facilities.

Why Donate During Chhath Puja?

• To seek blessings from Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya for prosperity and harmony
• To honor the spirit of Lord Shri Ram by supporting a divine cause
• To contribute to the spiritual and community development of Shri Ram Temple Kamarpal
• To participate in Gau Seva, Annadan (food donation), and temple sanctum projects

How Your Donation Helps

Your kind donation helps us continue sacred works such as:

• Installing Makrana marble pillars and temple sanctum architecture
• Supporting Gau Seva and daily rituals
• Providing prasadam, shelter, and clean facilities for devotees
• Developing community programs promoting spirituality and service

Every rupee offered with faith becomes a blessing that returns a thousandfold. 
This Chhath Puja, as you offer Arghya to the setting and rising Sun, may your heart’s devotion illuminate Shri Ram Temple and bring eternal blessings to your family.

Key Highlights of Chhath Puja 2025

• Festival Duration: 4 days (October 25–28, 2025)
• Main Deities: Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya
• Major Rituals: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya
• Significance: Spiritual cleansing, gratitude, and devotion
• Celebrated In: Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and beyond

Conclusion

Chhath Puja 2025 is not just a festival — it’s a sacred journey of faith, patience, and purity. The four-day celebration connects devotees with nature, symbolizing balance between the physical and spiritual worlds. As people gather to offer Arghya to the rising and setting Sun, they also renew their gratitude for the endless blessings of life, family, and the universe.

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