Chhath Puja 2022: Sandhya Arghya Puja Vidhi and Sunset Timings in Patna, Ranchi, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Other Cities

HAPPY CHHATH PUJA 2022: The auspicious Chhath Puja is celebrated to worship the Sun God. During Chhath Puja, devotees offer gratitude to the supreme Lord Surya, who is considered the creator of the universe and the source of life on Earth. It is known as Maha Parv and is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh. During the four days of the festival, Lord Surya is worshipped and offered Arghya.

The festival started on October 28, and will continue till October 31. The puja is also known by many other names like – Dala Chhath, Surya Shashthi, Chhathi Mai, and Chhath Mai Puja.

It is believed that during Chhath, deities fulfill all the wishes of the devotees and bless their children with good health and happiness.

Chhath Puja – Sandhya Arghya Sunset Time

The third day of Chhath Puja will be observed today on October 30. The Shashthi Tithi will begin at 05:49 AM on October 30 and end at 03:27 AM on October 31. According to Drik Panchang , the sun will set at 5:38 PM on Sunday, October 30, and will rise at 06.32 AM on Monday, October 31.

Chhath Puja – City-wise Sunset Time

1. Patna: 05:10 PM
2. Ranchi: 05:12 PM
3. New Delhi: 05:38 PM
4. Jaipur: 05:46 PM
5. Ahmedabad: 06:03 PM
6. Mumbai: 06:06 PM
7. Bengaluru: 05:54 PM
8. Bhopal: 05:43 PM
9. Raipur: 05:29 PM
10. Hyderabad: 05:46 PM
11. Chennai: 05:43 PM
12. Kolkata: 05:00 PM
13. Lucknow: 05:25 PM
14. Chandigarh: 05:37 PM
15. Bhubaneswar: 05:13 PM
16. Shimla: 05:35 PM
17. Dehradun: 05:32 PM
18. Pune: 06:03 PM

Chhath Puja: Significance

The third day of the Chhath Puja is also referred to as Sandhya Arghya. Devotees observe nirjala vrat and offer Arghya to Surya Devta and Chhathi Maiya.

According to the legends, Shashthi Mata protects the children of devotees and blesses them with longevity. Chhath is the only time of the year when Arghya (offering) is given to the setting Sun. The fast on the third day continues throughout the night.

Offering Arghya to the setting sun is the main ritual of the day.

CHHATH PUJA 2022: SANDHYA ARAG PUJA VIDHI

1. The puja vidhi commences with a ritualistic puja, devotees offering flowers and light earthen lamps – diyas, on the river banks.
2. The devotees observe a fast of 36 hours during the festival which begins from kharna on the second day after they consume the Kheer and roti.
3. Devotees do not even drink water while fasting.
4. This vrat ends on the fourth day after the devotees offer prayers to the rising Sun by performing a ritual called Usha Arag.
5. The devotees break their fast after this ritual, take a dip in the holy water, and sing folk songs telling tales of how in the old times, the Sun God saved the lives of their ancestors.
6. The Sun God is offered rice, sugarcane, thekua (wheat cakes) in a bamboo basket.

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