This is a passionate offering at the Sun God as a way of appreciating life and providing energy and good fortune.

Chhath Puja will be held on October 25 through October 28 in 2025 and will include four days of worship, fasting and cleanliness. The celebration comprises Nahaye Khaye, Kharna, and two most important rituals of Sandhya Arghya (Evening Offering) and Usha Arghya (Morning Offering).

We can discuss the whole details, date-wise rituals of this fruitful festival and profound spiritual significance of this festival.

Chhath Puja 2025: Dates and Schedule

The period of the festival is four days of Chhath Puja 2025, which begins on October 25 (Saturday) and ends on October 28 (Tuesday).

Here's the day-wise schedule:

Day 1: Nahaye Khaye (October 25, 2025)

The festival starts with Nahaye Khaye meaning Bath and Eat. The followers on this day perform holy baths in a pure river or a pond to cleanse themselves and their environment. Then they cook satvik (pure vegetarian) which does not contain onion or garlic cooked in bronze or clay pots with fresh water.

The woman worshipers (Vratis) only consume this prasad once in a day after giving the deities their portion. This is the start of the four day Chhath trip.

Day 2: Kharna (October 26, 2025)

Kharna is an observer of the Chhath Puja. This day, the strict waterless fast is observed by the devotees between sunrise and sunset. They make Rasiya Kheer (jaggery rice pudding) and chapati or puris with ghee in the evening after saying their prayers to the setting sun.

The offering is first made towards the Sun God and then given out to family and neighbours as Prasad. Once this is done, the Vratis break their fast and make ready to spend the next two primary days of Arghya.

Day 3: Sandhya Arghya (October 27, 2025)

It is the evening of the most significant festival. It is a day where believers adorn soops (bamboo baskets) with seasonal fruits, sugarcane, thekua (traditional sweet), coconut and diyas (lamps).

Devotees and their families visit the riverbanks, ponds or ghats during the setting Sun God at sunset and sing devotional Chhath songs and give Sandhya Arghya (Evening Arghya).

The moment is full of emotions, making the devotion, and being together with each other because it represents the gratitude to the Sun to be able to provide life to the world in the daytime.

Day 4: Usha Arghya (October 28, 2025)

Usha Arghya, the morning offering to the rising Sun is the last and most favorable day of Chhath Puja, when the devotees go to the water bodies early in the morning before the daylight and stand in waist-deep water awaiting the arrival of the initial rays of the morning sun.

When the sun is up, they pour Arghya (water mixed with milk) to the rising Sun as they pray to the Sun to keep their family healthy, happy and prosperous.

Upon fulfillment of the Usha Arghya, followers end the 36 hours fast with ginger water or prasad, which is the successful completion of Chhath Puja 2025.

Significance of Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja has spiritual significance because it has a relationship with nature, purity and discipline. All rituals are expressions of thanksgiving and appreciation of the natural resources water, sunlight, and air which make life on earth possible.

The Chhath is also thought to enhance the peace of mind and the physical wellbeing. It is claimed that fasting and exposure to the sun in the morning enhance the level of energy, skin and the immune system.

It is also thought that Chhathi Maiya who is a sister of Surya Dev comes to bless the worshipers with children, good health, and immunity to evil powers.

Eco-Friendly and Scientific Aspects

Chhath Puja is regarded as one of the environmentally friendly festivals in India. There is no plastic, chemicals or synthetic materials. Each and every ritual employs natural products like bamboo baskets, earthen lamps, fruits and grains.

Scientifically, exposure to the sun during early mornings and evenings will ensure the solar energy is balanced in the human body leading to the maintenance of physical and mental health.

Preparation Tips for Devotees

In case you are going to celebrate Chhath Puja 2025, you should remember some important points:

1. Cleanliness: Your home and surrounding should be clean throughout the four days.
   
2. Purity: Fresh water and clean dishes should be used when preparing prasad.
   
3. Simplicity: Do not use makeup, non-vegetarian food and alcohol during Chhath.
   
4. Faith: Be devoted and disciplined during the puja period.
   
5. Community: Attend community prayers in the local ghats or riversides.
   

Conclusion

Chhath Puja 2025 is not simply a festival - it is the festival of devotion, chastity, and thanksgiving to the Sun God. Between October 25 and October 28, millions of worshipers will plunge into four days of fasting, singing and prayer so as to usher good luck and happiness to their families.

Indian culture emphasizes the power of faith and discipline, which is portrayed by the rituals of Nahaye Khaye, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya. Chhath Puja is an iconic image of the spiritual life of India, regardless of whether you observe it in the orthodox way or you just see its beauty.

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FAQs About Chhath Puja 2025

Q-1. When will Chhath Puja 2025 be celebrated?
Ans- Chhath Puja 2025 will be observed on 25 to 28 October and Nahaye Khaye, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya will be observed on different days.

Q-2. What is Nahaye Khaye in Chhath Puja?
Ans- The first day of Chhath is known as Nahaye Khaye on which the followers cleanse themselves by taking a bath in the sacred water and feasting on basic, pure vegetarian meals.

Q-3. What happens during Kharna?
Ans- On the second day, the worshipers fast without drinking water from sunrise up to sunset and then consume jaggery kheer, fruits and puris after paying tribute to the Sun God.

Q-4. What is the meaning of Arghya in Chhath Puja?
Ans- Arghya refers to giving water and prayers to the Sun God. It is done twice- in the evening (Sandhya Arghya) and the following morning (Usha Arghya).

Q-5. Why is Chhath Puja important?

Ans- Chhath Puja praises the Sun god and Chhathi Maiya, and gives them credit for living a good life, prosperity and good health. It represents cleanness, thanksgiving and spiritual force.