Chhath Puja's Kharna, a day of purification and fasting, prepares devotees for a deeper spiritual connection with the Sun God. The rituals, including consuming simple foods like roti and kheer, symbolize humility and gratitude,

The four-day festival of Chhath has begun, the first day is marked by Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on the second day, Sandhya Arghya on the third, and concludes with Usha Arghya on the fourth day.

As the celebrations of Chhath Puja continue let the blessings of Lord Surya and his sister Chhathi Maiya be on you and your family. The second day of the four-day-long Chhath Puja celebration is called Kharna.

Chhath Puja festivities in the city began with Nahay Khaye on Tuesday. Several women who fast as part of the rituals woke up at dawn, cleaned their house, washed their hair and cooked ‘satvik’ or pure meals with gourds and lentils.

Chhath Puja 2024 will be observed with the same devotion and grandeur that it has been for centuries. It stands as a testament to the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual connection between humanity and nature.

This year, November 7 marks the third day of the Chhath festival, which is also known as Sandhya Arghya. This day is celebrated on the Shashthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month. It is the most significant day of the four-day festivities.

Chhath Puja 2024 will bring communities together to celebrate resilience, devotion, and gratitude towards the natural elements, particularly the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. It is a time for families to come together,

Chhath Puja 2024 is a festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya (Mother Shashti), who is believed to be the Sun's sister.