Chhath Puja 2024: Date, Time and Rituals
Chhat is a festival immersed in an age-old belief that goes beyond time. Observed every year from the Chaturthi tithi to Saptami tithi of Shukla Paksha Kartik maas (4th to 7th day of the bright moon phase of the months of October and November). It is one of the grandest festivals and is majorly celebrated in the Bihar and Uttar Pradesh regions of the country. Chhath Puja has special religious significance. Women of the house usually observe this difficult fast, seeking the blessings of Chhatti Maiya and Surya Dev for the prosperity of their home and the safety of their family and children.
It is also known by names like Surya Shashthi, Chhathi Puja, Chhathi Maiya Puja and Dala Chhath. Sun God and Chhathi Maiya are worshipped during the Chhath Puja. However, this year once again there is confusion regarding the date of Chhath Puja. Here, you can learn on which day Nahay Khay and Kharna will be held and when Chhath Puja can be performed.
Chhath Puja 2024 Date
Chhath Puja on Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 06:38 AM
- Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:32 PM
- Shashthi Tithi Begins – 12:41 AM on Nov 7, 2024
- Shashthi Tithi Ends – 12:34 AM on Nov 8, 2024
Every year, Chhath Puja is performed 6 days after Diwali. According to the Panchang, this year the Shashthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month will start at 12.41 am on 7th November and will end at 12.34 am on 8th November. In such a situation, evening Arghya will be offered on Thursday, 7th November and morning Arghya is to be offered the next day, 8th November.
Nahay Khay Date
This year Nahay-Khay will be held on Tuesday, 5th November. According to the Panchang, Nahay Khay is performed on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Women observing fast on this day worship Surya Dev after bathing and meditating in Ganga or any other holy river.
Kharna Date
Kharna is celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. On the day of Kharna, women keep a waterless fast and remain engrossed in the worship of Chhathi Maiya. This year Kharna is on 6th November, Wednesday.
Offering Arghya to the Setting and the Rising Sun
7th November is the third day of Chhath Puja, in which Arghya will be offered to the setting sun. On the next day, early morning, Arghya is to be offered to the rising sun, which is on 8th November, Friday. With this Arghya to the rising sun, Chhath Puja will end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which god or goddess is worshipped on the Chhathi Puja?
A: On the Chhath Puja, Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya (also known as Shashthi Maiya) are worshipped.
Q: What is the significance of worshipping the setting sun?
A: The significance of worshipping the setting sun is that devotees offer gratitude or respect to the forefathers and ancestors and thank them for everything they have.
Q: What is the significance of worshipping the rising sun?
A: Devotees worship the rising sun to seek blessings for future endeavours and their offspring. They welcome the new beginnings with new hopes and aspirations.
To learn more about the significance of Sun worship, you can talk to our astrologers and pandits at NamoAstro here.
