Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 day 1, nahay khay: Learn puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, significance, wishes & mantra

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 day 1: Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 will start on April 1st with the first day, Nahay Khay, which marks the beginning of this four-day festival dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya.

• April 2nd: The second day is called Kharna.
• April 3rd: On this day, devotees offer Sandhya Arghya (evening prayers) to the Sun God at 6:40 PM.
• April 4th: The festival ends with Usha Arghya (morning prayers) at sunrise around 6:08 AM.

During these days, devotees follow a strict 36-hour fast and perform special rituals to purify their body and mind. They pray for happiness, prosperity, and good health.

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 day 1, nahay khay / Credit: Meta AI

Dates and Rituals of Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025

Chaiti Chhath Puja is mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. It is an important Hindu festival with deep cultural and spiritual significance.

• April 1st, 2025 (Nahay Khay): The festival begins with devotees taking a holy bath and eating a special meal to cleanse their bodies and minds.
• April 2nd, 2025 (Kharna): Devotees keep a strict fast without water, known as "Kharna." In the evening, they break the fast with a special meal called Kheer (sweet rice pudding).
• April 3rd, 2025 (Sandhya Arghya): Devotees pray to the setting sun, making this the most important part of the festival.
• April 4th, 2025 (Usha Arghya): On the last day, prayers are offered to the rising sun, marking the end of the festival.

Significance of Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025

The Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 festival is not just about honouring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, but also a time for spiritual cleansing. Devotees believe that praying with a pure heart can help them overcome difficulties and make their wishes come true.

Chaiti Chhath Puja Vidhi and Shubh Muhurat

The Chaiti Chhath puja includes strict rituals, such as fasting and offering Arghya (water offerings) to the Sun. The auspicious timing (Shubh Muhurat) for each day is very important to ensure the rituals are done properly.

• Sandhya Arghya (Sunset): April 3, 2025, at 06:40 PM
• Usha Arghya (Sunrise): April 4, 2025, at 06:08 AM

Happy Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 Wishes

• Wishing you a happy and blessed Chaiti Chhath Puja! May the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya bring peace and prosperity into your life.
• May this Chaiti Chhath fill your life with happiness and positive energy. Happy Chhath Puja!
• May Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev take away all your troubles and bless you with joy.
• Sending you warm wishes for Chhath Puja! May it bring peace, success, and positivity into your life.
• Celebrate Chhath Puja with joy and devotion! May the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya bless you with happiness and prosperity.
• May the spirit of Chhath bring you closer to your loved ones and make your bonds stronger.
• On this special occasion, may all your prayers be answered, and may your dreams come true.
• May the Sun God's light bring warmth and happiness to your home. Happy Chhath Puja!
• Wishing you and your family a blessed Chhath Puja, filled with love, harmony, and joy.
• May Chhathi Maiya bless you with peace, joy, and success in everything you do.

Mantra for Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025

During the puja, devotees chant special prayers (mantras) to ask for the blessings of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. One common mantra is:

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Traditional dishes prepared during Chaiti Chhath 2025

Below are some traditional dishes prepared during Chaiti Chhath 2025 listed:

• Thekua
• Rasiyaw (Rice Kheer)
• Poori
• Kaddu Bhaat
• Kasar Laddu
• Hara Chana

As Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 begins, devotees in India and other places get ready to celebrate this auspicious and traditional festival with deep faith and devotion.

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