The four-day festival of Chhath has begun, the first day is marked by Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on the second day, Sandhya Arghya on the third, and concludes with Usha Arghya on the fourth day.

Chhath Puja is a significant and ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya, and his consort, Chhathi Maiya. This festival, mainly observed in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand,

Chhath Puja's Kharna, a day of purification and fasting, prepares devotees for a deeper spiritual connection with the Sun God. The rituals, including

Chhath Puja festivities in the city began with Nahay Khaye on Tuesday. Several women who fast as part of the rituals woke up at dawn, cleaned their house, washed their hair and cooked ‘satvik’ or pure meals with gourds and lentils.

This year, November 7 marks the third day of the Chhath festival, which is also known as Sandhya Arghya. This day is celebrated on the Shashthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month. It is the most significant day of the four-day festivities.

Chhath Puja holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. The festival is celebrated mainly in Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. During Chhath Puja, worshipping Lord Surya is the main and prominent ritual and it has a deep cultural and spiritual connection.

Chhath Puja 2024 will bring communities together to celebrate resilience, devotion, and gratitude towards the natural elements, particularly the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. It is a time for families to come together,

Chhath Puja 2024 is a festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya (Mother Shashti), who is believed to be the Sun's sister.