In 2025, Chhath Puja will be celebrated with immense devotion from Tuesday, October 28 to Friday, October 31, 2025. This four-day-long festival falls on the Shashthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, six days after Diwali.
- Start Date: Tuesday, 28th October 2025 (Nahay Khay)
- End Date: Friday, 31st October 2025 (Usha Arghya)
- Sandhya Arghya (Evening Offering): Thursday, 30th October 2025
- Usha Arghya (Morning Offering): Friday, 31st October 2025
This sacred Vedic festival is observed primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal’s Terai region, and is now celebrated worldwide due to migration.
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Why Chhath Puja 2025 is Celebrated?
The significance of Chhath Puja 2025 lies in its devotion to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya (Usha, Goddess of Dawn).
Worship of the Sun – Surya Dev is considered the ultimate source of life, health, and prosperity. By offering Arghya (water and prasad), devotees express gratitude for sustaining all living beings.
Devotion to Chhathi Maiya – Chhathi Maiya is believed to bless children with health, safety, and longevity. Women, especially mothers, observe this vrat for family prosperity.
Environmental Significance – Chhath promotes eco-friendly practices—no idols, no chemicals, only natural offerings.
Spiritual Discipline – The strict fasting, silence, and purity reflect control over desires, mental strength, and spiritual awakening.
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Rituals of Chhath Puja 2025 – Day by Day Guide
Chhath is unique as both rising and setting Sun are worshipped with equal reverence. The festival spans four days:
Day 1: Nahay Khay (28th October 2025)
- Devotees take a holy dip in rivers or ponds.
- A simple satvik meal (rice, pumpkin curry, and chana dal) is prepared in earthen or bronze utensils.
- This meal purifies the devotee (Vrati) and begins the vrat.
Day 2: Lohanda / Kharna (29th October 2025)
- Devotees observe a nirjala fast (without food/water) till evening.
- At sunset, they prepare jaggery kheer, chapati, and bananas as prasad.
- After offering to Chhathi Maiya, devotees eat once and begin a 36-hour nirjala vrat.
Day 3: Sandhya Arghya (30th October 2025)
- The most divine ritual where devotees stand waist-deep in water and offer Arghya to the setting sun.
- Soop (bamboo baskets) are filled with thekua, sugarcane, coconuts, turmeric roots, bananas, and seasonal fruits.
- The atmosphere resonates with Chhath geet (folk songs), bhajans, and collective prayers at ghats.
Day 4: Usha Arghya (31st October 2025)
- The final and most powerful ritual where devotees offer Arghya to the rising sun before dawn.
- After the puja, the fast is broken, and prasad is distributed among family and neighbors.
- The vrat concludes with blessings, gratitude, and peace.
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Chhath Puja 2025 Samagri List
Key items required for rituals:
- Soop (bamboo winnowing basket)
- Thekua (traditional jaggery-wheat sweet)
- Coconuts (in husk), sugarcane sticks, turmeric root, ginger
- Seasonal fruits like bananas, apples, oranges, radish
- Raw milk, honey, ghee, camphor, earthen diyas
- Pure cotton thread, incense sticks
All items are natural and seasonal, reinforcing the eco-friendly nature of Chhath.
History and Legends of Chhath Puja
Several legends explain the origins of Chhath Puja:
Mahabharata Connection – Draupadi and the Pandavas performed Chhath rituals to regain strength and overcome challenges.
Ramayana Tradition – Lord Rama and Sita observed Chhath Puja after returning to Ayodhya, worshipping Surya Dev for prosperity.
Surya Dev & Karna – Karna, the son of Surya, was a great devotee of the Sun. His prayers and offerings formed the roots of Chhath.
Usha Devi Worship – Chhathi Maiya, considered Usha, wife of Surya Dev, is worshipped for the well-being of children.
Spiritual & Cultural Significance of Chhath Puja 2025
- Eco-Friendly Festival – No idols, paints, or crackers. Purely nature-based.
- Women-Led Devotion – Though both men and women participate, women (Vratis) traditionally lead the fast.
- Unity & Equality – Celebrated collectively without caste or class barriers.
- Global Celebration – From Patna to New York, Chhath has become a global identity of Indian culture.
Preparation Tips for Chhath Puja 2025
✔ Clean your home and surroundings before Nahay Khay.
✔ Arrange soop, fruits, sugarcane, and diyas well in advance.
✔ Follow purity in cooking—no salt, onion, garlic, or packaged food.
✔ If unable to reach ghats, prepare a clean water tub or tank at home.
✔ Take health precautions during the 36-hour nirjala fast.
FAQs on Chhath Puja 2025
Q1. When is Chhath Puja 2025?
From October 28 to October 31, 2025.
Q2. Which day is Sandhya Arghya in 2025?
Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Q3. Which day is Usha Arghya in 2025?
Friday, October 31, 2025.
Q4. Why is Chhath Puja celebrated?
To honor Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya for life, prosperity, and protection of children.
Q5. What are the main offerings?
Thekua, sugarcane, coconuts, bananas, seasonal fruits, raw milk, and diyas.
Chhath Puja 2025 is not just a festival—it is a divine journey of faith, gratitude, and discipline. From the sacred dips to the powerful Arghya offerings, every ritual reflects India’s ancient Vedic wisdom and respect for nature.
This year, as millions gather at riverbanks and rooftops across the world, Chhath Puja 2025 will once again radiate purity, positivity, and unity, reminding us that the Sun is not just a cosmic force but the eternal source of life.
