Chhath Puja 2025 Arghya Date and Time: Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashthi, Daala Puja, Daala Chhath, and more, is a sacred ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Shashthi Devi.
It is primarily celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Nepal. Chhath is known by various names across different regions, including Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja, and Dala Chhath.
During Chhath Puja, devotees perform Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya at specific times of the day, with the festival expressing gratitude for the blessings of life on Earth and seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and harmony. Here’s all you need to know about the four-day festival.
Chhath Puja 2025: Dates, Timings, and Key Rituals for All Four Days
It falls after six days following Deepavali, on the sixth day of the lunar month of Kartika (October or November) in the Hindu calendar. This year, the 2025 Chhath celebrations will start from today, Saturday, October 25, to Tuesday, October 28, lasting four days of rituals and festivities.
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What is the significance of the Arghya?
During Chhath, women offer “Arghya” to sun, which literally translates to offering. (PTI Photo)
During Chhath, devotees offer water, milk, and sometimes fruits to the rising (Usha Arghya) and setting (Sandhya Arghya) Sun. It symbolises gratitude to the Sun God (Surya) for sustaining life on Earth and for granting health, prosperity, and energy.
Sandhya Arghya, observed at sunset, is a tribute to the setting Sun, reflecting devotion, discipline, and the rigour of fasting. On the other hand, Usha Arghya, offered at sunrise the following day, celebrates the arrival of a new day and divine energy, marking the conclusion of the fast and the completion of the four-day festival.
