From Nahay-Khay to Usha Arghya, these are the four important days of Chhath festival, know the method of worship: Chhath Puja Vidhi

Chhath Puja Vidhi: Chhath Puja, the great festival of worship of Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, is starting from November 5, 2024 this year and will end on November 8, 2024. This four-day festival starts on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. The finale is done on Ashtami Tithi. One of the major festivals of Bihar and Jharkhand, this festival is celebrated with full devotion and devotion in every corner of the country and the world. According to belief, by worshiping Chhath, every wish of the devotees is fulfilled. Women observe Chhath Puja and fast for the happiness, prosperity of the family and protection of children. Each day of this four-day long festival has its own significance. Besides, the methods of worship are also different.

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Day 1: Nahay Khay

chhath puja The first day of is celebrated as 'Nahay Khay'. This festival begins with this. Special care is taken of cleanliness and purity on this day. Along with the house, all the family members take bath etc. and worship. Pure vegetarian food is consumed in Nahay Khay. Tamasik stays away from food.

Day 2: Kharna

The second day of Chhath festival is celebrated as 'Kharna'. On this day, waterless fast is observed throughout the day. In the evening, a special form of Prasad is made, in which kheer is made of sugarcane juice or jaggery. It is eaten with ghee bread and fruits. This Prasad is given to all the members of the family.

Third day: Evening Arghya

The third day of Chhath puja is 'Sandhya Arghya'. This day is considered very important. Sandhya Arghya is celebrated on Shashthi of Kartik Shukla. On this day, devotees worship the Sun God with full rituals in the evening and offer Arghya to the Sun. Bamboo basket also has its own importance in Surya Arghya. Traditional sweet thekua, rice laddus and seasonal fruits are kept in this basket. Then Arghya is offered to the Sun with water and milk. And fruits are offered to Chhathi Maiya. Sun God is the giver of life. The sixth mother is the goddess of children. At night, the story of Chhathi Mata Vrat is heard and songs of Mata are sung.

Fourth day: Usha Arghya

The fourth and last day of Chhath puja is 'Usha Arghya'. Chhath fast is broken on this day. On this day, devotees go to the river ghat before sunrise in the morning and then offer Arghya to the rising sun. First fast after puja raw milk Drink sherbet and then break the fast by eating prasad. Only after this the fast is considered complete. With this, Chhath festival also ends.