Chaiti?Chhath Puja 2025 Date in India:??Chaiti Chhath, also known as Chaitra Chhath, Surya Shashti, or Dala Puja, is a four-day Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife Usha, also called Chhathi Maiya. People celebrate this festival to thank them for their blessings. It is mainly observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, parts of Madhya Pradesh, and some regions of Nepal.?
In 2025, Chaiti Chhath will be celebrated from April 1st to April 4th. This festival marks the beginning of the new harvest season and includes many special rituals performed with deep devotion.
Chaiti Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and Goddess Shashthi. It is mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. This festival happens twice a year¡ªonce in the month of Chaitra and again in Kartik.?
During Chaiti Chhath, devotees follow a strict 36-hour fast without food or water and offer Arghya (water) to the Sun. It is believed that this helps purify the body and mind and fulfills wishes.
Here is the complete calendar for Chaiti Chhath Puja in 2025:
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| Date? | Event |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2025? | Nahay-Khay? |
| April 2, 2025? | Kharna? |
| April 3, 2025? | Sandhya Arghya? |
| April 4, 2025? | Usha Arghya (Paran)?? |
Below are the Shubh Timings for Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025:
Like Kartik Chhath Puja, Chaiti Chhath is observed from Chaturthi Tithi to Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. In 2025, Chaiti Chhath in bihar will be observed from April 1 to April 4, 2025 itself.?
Below is the required?Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 Citywise Sunset Timings For Arghya listed:
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? City-wise Chaiti Chhath Puja Timings 2025 (expected)
| City? | Sunset Time (April 4, 2025)? (expected) |
| New Delhi? | 5:32 PM? |
| Patna? | 5:04 PM? |
| Ranchi? | 5:07 PM? |
| Kolkata? | 4:56 PM |
| ?Bengaluru? | 5:51 PM? ? ? |
| Mumbai? | 6:02 PM? |
| Ahmedabad? | 5:58 PM? |
| Hyderabad? | 5:42 PM? |
| Jaipur? | 5:40 PM? |
| Lucknow? | 5:19 PM? |
| Raipur | ?5:24 PM? ? ?? |
| Chennai? | 5:40 PM? |
| Chandigarh? | 5:30 PM? |
| Shimla? | 5:28 PM? |
| Bhubaneswar? | 5:09 PM? ? ? |
Chaiti Chhath Puja is an important four-day Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya. It is celebrated in the Chaitra month, mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. During this festival, people follow strict fasting, perform special rituals, and make offerings to pray for prosperity, good health, and overall well-being.? ? ? ??
The four days of Chaiti Chhath Puja? 2025 are:
The rituals of Chaiti Chhath Puja may vary in different regions, but some common ones include:
?It is celebrated to thank the Sun God for showering blessings and for sustaining life on Earth. The festival, also known as Yamuna Chhath, is significant in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh and is a time for reflection, prayer, and fasting for the well-being of loved ones.
Some common customs and traditions of Chaiti Chhath Puja include:
Below is the day-wise rituals calendar for Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025:
This is the first day of Chaiti Chhath Puja. Devotees take a holy bath in a river or pond and eat pure vegetarian food without onion and garlic. The meal usually includes rice, chana dal (gram lentils), and pumpkin curry. Since Chaiti Chhath falls during Chaitra Navratri, devotees also pray to Goddess Kushmanda on this day.
On this day, devotees observe a strict fast without drinking water. In the evening, they prepare a special meal of jaggery kheer, chapati, and fruits, which is eaten as Prasad. After this, they continue fasting for the next 36 hours without food or water. Devotees also worship Goddess Skandamata.
This is the most important part of Chhath Puja. Devotees offer Arghya (water offerings) to the setting sun at riverbanks, praying for blessings from Surya Dev (Sun God). They prepare special offerings at home, including bamboo baskets filled with fruits, thekua (a traditional sweet), and rice laddoos.
The fast ends with Usha Arghya, where devotees offer water to the rising sun. After worship, they break their 36-hour-long fast by eating a small portion of Prasad and drinking water.
Chhath Puja is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India, but it is especially popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. It is also observed with devotion in Gujarat, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Mumbai, and Goa.?
?This festival is full of colors and joy. Women wear their best clothes, decorate their homes with flowers and lights, and sing traditional songs. Many also dance to celebrate the occasion. Chhath Puja is a special time for women to come together, express their faith, and celebrate their families and culture.
(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)
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