Chhath Mahaparv, the four-day competition devoted to the Solar God, will start this yr with Nahay-Khay on 
October 25, 2025. Following the standard sequence, the competition will embody Kharna on October 26, night Arghya to the setting solar on October 27, and morning Arghya to the rising solar on October 28.
The competition of Solar worship begins with Nahay-Khay, a ritual involving purification via bathing. On October 26, after performing Kharna Puja, devotees will observe a 36-hour quick with out water. On October 27, throughout the night Arghya, girls carry out Kosi Puja at residence, lighting lamps and incense whereas singing conventional Chhath songs in devotion. The competition concludes on October 28 with the morning Arghya, after which devotees break their quick and carry out Paran, marking the tip of the rituals.
Noticed throughout the Kartik month, Chhath Puja is well known for household well-being, prosperity, and achievement of needs. Each women and men take part equally within the competition. On the primary day, devotees take a holy tub in a river or clear water at residence earlier than consuming a easy meal of pumpkin curry, chana dal, and rice.
The second day, Kharna, is well known within the night with choices resembling jaggery kheer, wheat bread, and bananas, which devotees devour themselves and likewise share with household and neighbors. This present day marks the start of the 36-hour waterless quick.
It’s believed that worshipping the Solar brings wealth and well being, as daylight has the ability to destroy many ailments. The Kharna Puja is very vital for invoking the blessings of Shashthi Devi (Chhathi Maiya).
Chhath Puja 2025: Schedule & Rituals
- October 25, Saturday: Nahay-Khay
- October 26, Sunday: Kharna Puja
- October 27, Monday: Night Arghya
- October 28, Tuesday: Morning Arghya
Devotees are suggested to notice the dates and Muhurat to make sure correct observance of this auspicious competition.