Chaiti Chhath 2024 Calendar: Dates, Puja Vidhi, Sunrise and Sunset Timing

Chhath puja is celebrated twice a year during the Chaitra and Kartik months, as per the Hindu calendar. It is considered one of the most auspicious festivals in India. Dedicated to Chhathi Maiyya and Surya Dev (Lord Sun), the festival is observed over a span of four days, beginning with Nahay Khay and culminating with Usha Arghya on the last day. Chaiti Chhath is celebrated in the Shukla Paksha Shasthi of Chaitra month, during the Chaitra Navratri celebration. It is also referred to as Yamuna Chhath, believed to be the day when the river Yamuna came down to earth, denoting the birth of Goddess Yamuna.

While celebrations of Chaiti Chhath 2024 have already commenced, here are some details about the important dates, timings, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, and more.

Chaiti Chhath 2024: Dates

1. Nahay Khay on Friday, April 12, 2024
2. Kharna/Lohanda on Saturday, April 13, 2024
3. Sandhya Arghya (setting sun) on Sunday, April 14, 2024
4. Usha Arghya (rising sun) on Monday, April 15, 2024

Chaiti Chhath 2024: Shubh Muhurat

• Shashthi Tithi commences at 12:04 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
• Shashthi Tithi ends at 11:43 AM on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Chaiti Chhath 2024: Puja Rituals

The first day of the festival begins with Nahay-Khay when devotees take a bath in the holy water and eat only one meal that can include rice, chana dal, and bottle gourd.

On the second day of Chhath, i.e., Kharna, devotees keep a fast from morning to night, following which they have rasiya kheer and roti at night.

It is after the ritual that devotees begin their 36-hour fast all through the third day, which finally ends in the early hours of the fourth day. During this time, the Sandhya Arghya (evening offerings) and Usha Arghya (morning offerings) are among the most important rituals. Devotees stand in the water and pray to the setting sun and the rising sun.

Chaiti Chhath: All You Need To Know

1. The festival is observed for a span of four days in parts of northern India, particularly in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal.
2. Devotees offer prayers to God Surya and his sister Chhathi Maiya, seeking blessings for themselves and their families.
3. It is also believed that devotees can heal themselves of different ailments by worshipping Sun, while also expressing gratitude to the god for providing warmth and light.