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CHHATH PUJA SCHEDULE 2023

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Venue : ITO, Western Ghat, New Delhi

DAY 1:- (17 NOV 2023)    "NAHAI KHAI"

DAY 2:- (18 NOV 2023)    "KHARNA"

DAY 3:- (19 NOV 2023)    "SANDHYA ARGHYA OR EVENING OFFERING"

DAY 4:- (20 NOV 2023)    "BIHANIYA ARGHYA OR MORNING OFFERINGS"


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SCHEDULE : 17 Oct 2023 : Nahai Khai   ||   18 Oct 2023 : Kharna   ||   19 Oct
2023 : Sandhya Arghya or Evening Offering   ||   20 Oct 2023   :   Bihaniya
Arghya or Morning offerings   Venue : ITO, Western Ghat, New Delhi


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ABOUT CHHATH PUJA


WHEN IS IT CELEBRATED?

The four day festival of Chhath Puja falls right after the 5 day long festival
of Diwali. Falling typically between the months of October and November, it is
celebrated on the sixth day of Hindu month of Kartika. It is also celebrated
during March-April time when it is known as Chaiti Chhath. However, the one
falling right after Diwali is more popular.


WHERE IS IT CELEBRATED?

This wonderful occasion dedicated to Sun God is most widely celebrated in the
regions of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttaranchal by the Bihari
communities. But, now-a-days we can see people indulging in this festival in
almost every regions of the country especially in the areas where Bihari
migrants have a presence. In Bihar, it is celebrated on the banks of River Ganga
or at various Sun Temples. However, in other regions people gather around river
banks to glorify this holy festival.


HOW IS IT CELEBRATED?

The Chhath Puja, which is also known as Dala Chhath, is a significant festival
celebrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh ,Delhi,Mumbai and in many other states of
India as well. The setting sun is worship in this puja. Chhath puja is
celebrated most elaborately in Bihar and also in parts of Uttar Pradesh,
Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Orissa and even Mauritius, mostly amongst
Bhojpuri and Maithali speaking people. The puja is being done since time
immemorial with unvarying faith that the Sun God fulfills wishes if the ritual
of 'araghya' is offered with complete devotion. The people also worship 'Chhathi
Maiya' on this day.


MAIN ATTRACTION

The fasts, festivities and the local traditions are the main attraction along
with this festival.


DAY 1: NAHAI KHAI-

The first day is known as "Nahai Khai" which means Bath & Eat. The "Vrati" or
devotees take bath in the sacred river Ganga and take back the holy water to
cook offerings (Prasad) at home.


DAY 2: KHARNA-

On the second a complete day fast without water is observed by the devotees.
They end their fast after doing the puja in the evening. Offerings or Prasad
includes puris (deep-fried puffs of wheat flour) or Rasiao-kheer (rice
delicacy). Chapattis and bananas are distributed among family, friends and
visitors.


DAY 3: SANDHYA ARGHYA OR EVENING OFFERING-

The third day is also observed with fast without consuming water. The entire day
is spent in preparing puja offerings which are made and kept in a tray made out
of bamboo. The offerings include Thekua, coconut, banana and other seasonal
fruits. The evening rituals are done at the banks of a river or pond or any
clean water body. All the devotees assemble and the 'araghya' is offered to the
setting Sun.


DAY 4: BIHANIYA ARGHYA OR MORNING OFFERINGS-

As the last day of the auspicious puja, devotees again assemble on the bank of a
river or pond to present offerings to the rising Sun. After the offerings are
made, devotees break their fast by either eating ginger and sugar or whatever
their local tradition holds.



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