Chhath Puja

As the sacred festival of Chhath Puja unfolds across India, devotees have made their sentiments clear — politics has no place in this deeply spiritual celebration. Marked by devotion, discipline, and a profound connection with nature, Chhath Puja transcends regional and political divides. Worshippers gathering along riverbanks and ponds across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Delhi emphasize that the festival’s essence lies in faith, purity, and gratitude, not political symbolism.

Chhath Puja 2025, one of India’s most sacred and eco-spiritual festivals, will be observed with deep devotion and traditional fervor across several states, particularly Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. Dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, the festival celebrates gratitude, purity, and discipline through a series of rituals performed over four days. The Kharna ceremony, which marks the second day, holds immense importance as devotees observe fasting and prepare offerings symbolizing purity and thanksgiving.

As the auspicious festival of Chhath Puja 2025 approaches, millions across India prepare to honor the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya with devotion and gratitude. This deeply spiritual festival, celebrated primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal, signifies purity, faith, and family bonding. On the day of Kharna—the second day of the festival—devotees observe fasting and offer prayers for prosperity and well-being.

Chhath Puja 2025 begins with the sacred Nahay Khay ritual today, signaling the start of the four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Observed primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal, the festival emphasizes purification, devotion, and gratitude for sustaining life. Devotees take holy dips in rivers or water bodies, prepare traditional offerings, and follow strict fasting and rituals to honor the Sun deity. The festival’s timing is guided by precise sunrise and sunset schedules, ensuring the observance aligns with auspicious muhurats.