Chhath Puja 2023: Everything you need to know about dates and rituals
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Chhath Puja 2023 festival date
The ongoing four-day Chhath Puja festival, occurring from November 17 to 20, is joyously celebrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
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A glimpse into tradition
Rooted in Indian mythology, Chhath Puja honors the Sun God and Chhathi Maiyya over four days. Rituals include holy bathing, fasting, and a stringent fast, abstaining from water.
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Rituals - Nahay Khay (Nov 17)
Devotees cleanse in holy waters, with sunrise at 6:45 am. In Patna's Digha Ghat, worshippers gather for prayers.
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Kharna (Nov 18)
Participants prepare prasad, observing a rigorous nirjala fast from 6:46 am to 5:26 pm, symbolizing discipline and spiritual endurance.
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Sandhya Arghya (Nov 19)
Fasting continues as devotees offer arghya to the setting sun, laden with thekua, coconut, and fruits. The fast endures until the next morning.
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Usha Arghya (Nov 20)
Chhath Puja concludes with devotees offering arghya to the rising sun at 6:10 am. A sense of joy fills hearts as the festival concludes.