The Chhath festival begins with the Nahay-Khay ritual in Prayagraj, marking the start of a four-day celebration dedicated to Surya, the Sun. Devotees engage in fasting and offer traditional prasad while preparing to worship during this auspicious time.

The four-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God and his sister Chhathi Maiya, a divine form of Devi Prakriti.

Chhath Puja festivities begin with Nahay Khay on November 5, followed by Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and ends with Usha Arghya on November 8.

The second day of Chhath is known as Kharna. On this day, people observe a fast without eating or drinking anything, even water, from sunrise to sunset. Read on to know the date and puja vidhi of Kharna Puja.