Chhath Puja 2025: Date, Significance, Rituals & Celebration Guide

Chhath Puja is a strong and spiritual Vedic celebration honouring Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya (Goddess Usha). It is mostly celebrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and portions of Nepal, reflecting India's historical devotion to nature, water, and cosmic energy. What distinguishes Chhath is that it is the only Hindu festival in which both the rising and setting sun are honoured with strict rituals, environmental cleanliness, and community engagement.  

Tithi and Muhurat of Chhat Puja 2025

Nahay Khay : Saturday, October 25th (Day 1)
Kharna : Sunday, October 26th (Day 2)
Sandhya Arghya : Monday, October 27th (Evening Offering to the Setting Sun) (Day 3)
Usha Arghya : Tuesday, October 28th (Morning Offering to the Rising Sun) (Day 4)  

The Story Behind Chhath Puja

There are several stories regarding this, but Chhath Puja's origins date back to the Vedic era.
It is thought that kings and sages formerly worshipped the sun to gain longevity, health, and vigour.
Chhath Puja is said to have been conducted by Draupadi and the Pandavas to restore their lost kingdom and wealth.
Another myth holds that after returning from exile to Ayodhya, Lord Ram and Sita observed a fast and prayed to the Sun God, making it a festival of thanksgiving and new beginnings.
During this time, Chhathi Maiya, Surya Dev's consort, is also revered. She is thought to grant children protection, long life, and excellent health. 

The 4 Days of Chhath Puja Rituals

1. Nahay Khay (First Day)
It falls on Saturday, October 25..
The event starts with a sacred bath in ponds or rivers.
The devotee (known as Vrati) cooks a satvik meal of lauki (bottle gourd), rice, and chana dal
The meal is taken once and cooked with bronze or clay utensils on a wood or cow dung fire.
2. Kharna (Second Day)
It falls on October 26, Sunday.
Devotees follow a strict fast without water from sunrise until sunset.
After sunset, the devotee offers Chhathi Maiya kheer cooked with jaggery and rice, roti, and bananas and consumes them.
This marks the beginning of a 36-hour nirjala fast, observed till daybreak on Usha Arghya.
3. Sandhya Arghya (Third Day)
It falls on October 27, Monday.
Devotees stand waist-deep in water to give arghya as the sun sets.
Thekua, sugarcane, bananas, turmeric root, coconut, diyas, and seasonal fruits are all found inside the soop, or bamboo basket.
Folk tunes, bhajans, and group prayers on roofs or riverbanks fill the air.
4. Usha Arghya (Fourth Day)
It falls on 28 October, Tuesday.
The last ceremony happens before dawn, when worshippers bring water and prasad to the sun as it rises.
The fast is over after Arghya, and everyone shares prasad with family, friends, and guests.
This is the end of Chhath. Thank you, healing, and peace.  

This shows the cycle of life, from the end of one day (sunset) to the beginning of the next (daybreak).   

What is the significance of Chhath Puja 2025?

Chhath Puja is a special combination of being clean, being spiritual, and taking care of the environment. People say that it connects people who believe in it to the cyclical power of nature and aligns their bodies with the energy of the sun. People believe that praying to Chhathi Maiya, who is often thought of as Surya Dev's wife, will make them richer, healthier, and better able to protect their kids.
Devotees honour the event with the following goals in mind:
Love of nature and waterways
Health and safety of children
Health of the family and personal promises
Cleaning up spiritually and making positive changes 

Scientific Significance

The rituals of Chhath Puja hold considerable scientific importance.
Standing in water and facing the sun helps the body absorb solar energy, gets the blood flowing, and boosts the immune system.
Having fast and doing prayer with focus helps us to clear our mind and body from negative things. 

How the Utsav App Can Help You?

You can use the app to book a puja or a special prayer for things like strength and protection.
You can read stories or learn various things in the app’s Gyan Section.
You can also book pujas on special days from the comfort of your own home.  

Conclusion

This festival gives us a chance to show our gratitude towards natural elements, without which we would not be able to survive in this world. We honour Sun and Mother Nature by doing some rituals that promote preservation of the environment, which is again on the verge, because of our actions