When is Chhath Puja 2025?

In 2025, Chhath Puja falls on Monday, 27 October 2025.

What are the Chhath Puja puja rituals?

Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.; Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.; Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.; Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.

What to eat on Chhath Puja?

Thekua, Kheer, Fruits, Sattvic prasad

What should you do on Chhath Puja?

Observe the four-day rituals; Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset; Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits

What should you avoid on Chhath Puja?

Do not break the fast before arghya; Avoid onion and garlic; Do not pollute the river

Chhath Puja 2025

Major Festival

Monday, 27 October 2025 New Delhi

Location New Delhi

Popular cities

Chhath Puja 2025 · New Delhi

Date	Weekday	Special name
27 October 2025	Monday	—

Chhath Puja — Significance

Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. It is especially popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP. Devotees offer arghya to the rising and setting sun.

Chhath Puja — Mythology & Legend

According to tradition, Chhath is linked to the Ramayana—Sita observed the vrat in the ashram of Sage Valmiki. The Mahabharata also mentions Kunti and Draupadi worshipping the Sun. Chhathi Maiya is considered the consort of Surya and the protector of children.

Chhath Puja — Rituals & Puja Vidhi

Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.
Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.
Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.
Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.

Chhath Puja — Mantras & Prayers

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

oṃ sūryāya namaḥ

Salutations to Surya

Chhath Puja — Traditional Foods

Thekua
Kheer
Fruits
Sattvic prasad

Chhath Puja — Regional celebrations

Bihar/Jharkhand (छठ पूजा): Four-day riverbank puja
Eastern UP (छठ पूजा): Same rituals

Chhath Puja — Do / Don't

Do

Observe the four-day rituals
Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset
Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
Maintain purity

Don't

Do not break the fast before arghya
Avoid onion and garlic
Do not pollute the river

Chhath Puja — FAQ

What is Chhath Puja?: Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya.
When is Chhath Puja 2025?: In 2025, Chhath Puja falls on Monday, 27 October 2025.
What are the Chhath Puja puja rituals?: Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.; Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.; Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.; Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
What to eat on Chhath Puja?: Thekua, Kheer, Fruits, Sattvic prasad
What should you do on Chhath Puja?: Observe the four-day rituals; Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset; Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
What should you avoid on Chhath Puja?: Do not break the fast before arghya; Avoid onion and garlic; Do not pollute the river