Chhath Puja, one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God), is celebrated with utmost devotion in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and parts of Nepal. The festival honors the Sun God and his wife Usha, expresses gratitude for sustaining life on earth and seeks blessings for prosperity, health and happiness.
According to the Drik Panchang, in 2025, Chhath Puja will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28, 2025, with four spiritually significant days marked by fasting, prayers and offerings to the setting and rising sun.
Chhath Puja 2025: Important dates and times
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Chhath Puja Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Sunrise on the day of Chhath Puja: 06:27 am
Sunset on Chhath Puja: 05:37 pm
Shashti date starts: October 26, 2025 at 30:04+
Shashthi Tithi ends: October 28, 2025 at 07:59
Why is Chhath Puja celebrated?
Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashthi, is dedicated to Lord Surya, the god of energy and vitality. It is believed that worshiping Sun God brings prosperity, success and progress. Devotees express gratitude for the sunlight that sustains all life on earth and pray for the health and prosperity of their families.
The festival is particularly known for its strict fasting rituals and environmentally pure practices, emphasis on cleanliness and devotion.
Other names of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is celebrated with different names in different regions of India and Nepal, such as:
Surya Shashti
put puja
Pooja of Chhathi Maiya
Pratihar
Bhratri Dwitiya (in some contexts)
All names highlight devotion towards the Sun God and Goddess Usha, who symbolize purity, patience and faith.
Chhath Puja 2025: Day-wise schedule
Day 1 – Nahay Khay (25 October 2025 | Saturday)
The festival begins with Nahay Khay, where devotees take a holy dip in holy rivers like the Ganges and bring the water home to prepare prasad. Women observing fast on this day eat only once after purifying themselves and the environment around them.
Sunrise: 06:26 am | Sunset: 05:38 pm
Day 2 – Kharna (October 26, 2025 | Sunday)
This day marks a strict fast observed without water from sunrise to sunset. The fast is broken after offering food to the Sun God at sunset, and devotees prepare a traditional meal of jaggery kheer (sweet rice pudding) and chapatti.
Sunrise: 06:27 am | Sunset: 05:37 pm
Day 3 – Chhath Puja/Sandhya Arghya (October 27, 2025 | Monday)
This is the main day of Chhath Puja, when devotees offer evening arghya to the setting sun at rivers, ponds or ghats. It is one of the few Hindu rituals that involves offering prayers to the setting sun, as a symbol of gratitude for the day’s blessings.
Sunrise: 06:27 am | Sunset: 05:37 pm
Day 4 – Usha Arghya / Paran Day (October 28, 2025 | Tuesday)
The last day is dedicated to Usha Arghya, when devotees offer prayers to the rising sun at dawn. After offering Arghya, the 36-hour long fast ends, and devotees break their fast (Parana) with fruits and sacred food.
Sunrise: 06:28 am | Sunset: 05:36 pm
Importance of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is a symbol of discipline, devotion and gratitude. It is a festival that emphasizes simplicity and purity, with devotees maintaining cleanliness and avoiding artificial materials during rituals. The belief is that worshiping Lord Surya eliminates negative energy and promotes health, longevity and prosperity.
The festival also reflects an eco-friendly approach, as devotees perform rituals near rivers or water bodies using natural offerings such as fruits, sugarcane and traditional sweets.
Chhath Puja 2025 is not just a festival – it is a celebration of the life-giving power of nature, faith, energy and gratitude towards the Sun. This ritual, which lasts for four days, symbolizes discipline, self-control and love for family and community. As devotees offer arghya to the rising and setting sun, they embrace spiritual renewal and harmony with the universe.
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