Chhath Puja 2025: Significance of Sandhya Arghya and why it's observed

On Monday, October 27, devotees across India mark the Sandhya Arghya of Chhath Mahaparva, the evening offering to the Sun God, with deep faith and discipline. This marks the sixth day (Shashthi Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month, when lakhs of devotees observe a day-long waterless fast and offer prayers to Lord Surya for the health and prosperity of their family and children.

Chhath Puja Sandhya Arghya 2025: Auspicious Time

According to the Hindu calendar, the Shashthi Tithi of Kartik begins at 6:04 am on October 27, 2025, and ends at 7:59 am on October 28, 2025.

Sunrise: 06:30 AM

Sunset: 05:40 PM

The evening Arghya to the setting Sun is one of the most sacred moments of the Chhath festival. Families gather near rivers, ponds, or temporary water bodies to perform rituals together.

Chhath Puja 2025: Rituals

After completing Nahay Khay and Kharna rituals, devotees begin their 36-hour-long waterless fast. They carry fruits, flowers, thekua, rice laddus, sugarcane, coconuts, and other offerings in bamboo baskets to the Chhath Ghat.

At sunset, devotees offer Arghya to the setting Sun using a brass vessel and circumambulate the deity five times. Lamps are lit on the ghats, creating a divine glow as families pray for happiness and good health.

On the morning of October 28, the ritual continues with an offering to the rising Sun. The fast is then broken with prasad, marking the completion of this deeply spiritual festival.

Chhath Puja Sandhya Arghya 2025 Significance

Chhath Puja stands for purity, faith, and gratitude towards nature. Dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, it reflects the Sanatan tradition’s belief in the Sun’s life-giving power.

This age-old festival, rooted in folk devotion, celebrates self-discipline and endurance. It is believed that prayers offered during Chhath ensure prosperity for the family and longevity for children — a tradition passed down through generations.