Chhath Puja 2025 date and puja timings: After Diwali, Chhath Puja is the next big festival, celebrated with much joy and enthusiasm primarily in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiyya, the four-day festival is the time for fasting and praying for the well-being for family.
While the last two days of the festival are the most significant, where evening and morning Arghya is offered to the Sun, the festivities begin with Nahay Khay, the day when those keeping fasts take a holy dip and eat a sattvic meal of lauki, chana dal, and rice. As the Chhath Puja nears conclusion, people partake in cultural activities like singing songs, dancing, and participating in games. At the heart of the centuries-old festival is to express grat