Chhath Puja is a Hindu Vedic festival celebrated in North India especially in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The festivities begin with the Nahai Khai ritual and end with the Sunrise Arg. Sun, the god of energy and vitality, is worshiped during Chhath Puja to promote well-being, prosperity and progress.
The third day of the festival is also called Sandhya Arghya. Sandhya in Hindi means evening. That’s why devotees offer Argha to the setting sun. Folk songs are sung on the banks of the water bodies.
On the night of the third day, a chhatri made of five canes representing the five elements of the earth is used as an integral part of the prayer. The ritual is known as ‘Kosi’ and is mainly followed by a family which has witnessed a recent birth or marriage. Chhath fast lasts the whole night and Parana is done after sunrise the next day.
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CHHATH PUJA 2021: SANDHYA ARAG DATE
Chhath Puja is celebrated on Shashthi Tithi in Shukla Paksha, six days after the auspicious festival of Diwali. This time Chhath Puja will be celebrated on 10th November.
CHHATH PUJA 2021: SANDHYA ARAG TIME
Sandhya Aarag will be celebrated on 10th November and sunrise will be at 06:40 am while sunset time is at 05:30 pm.
CHHATH PUJA 2021: SANDHYA ARAG PUJA VIDHI
Devotees observe a fast of 36 hours during the festival starting from Kharna on the second day after consuming kheer and roti.
Devotees do not even drink water during the fast.
The fast ends on the fourth day when devotees offer prayers to the rising sun by performing a ritual called Usha Arga.
Devotees prepare many dishes and fruits which are offered to the Sun God. Thekua and the fruits offered to the mother are a major reason behind this.
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Given that the coronavirus is still very much present, one must remember to celebrate the occasion responsibly. Click on the link below to check out some of the ways you can celebrate Chhath Puja this year and also make sure people around you stay safe:
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CHHATH PUJA DAY 4: USHA ARAG
The fourth and last day of Chhath is known as Usha Arag when Arg is offered to the rising sun. This fast, which lasts for 36 hours, is broken after offering Argha to the Sun. This year, Usha Arag will be celebrated on November 11. Sunrise and sunset times are expected to be 06:41 AM and 05:29 PM respectively.
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