Chhath Puja 2023: Shubh muhurat and rituals of 4-day long celebrations

This year, Chhath Puja will be observed from November 17 to November 20, with each day marking specific rituals from Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya.

Day 1: Nahay Khay (Friday, November 17)

According to the Drik Panchang, the sunrise will be taking place at 6:45 AM and sunset will be at 5:47 PM. On the first day of Chhath Puja, known as Nahay Khay, devotees take a holy bath in a water body such as a river or pond. They only consume one meal for the day and maintain fasting for rest of the time. It marks the beginning of the auspicious festival.

The sunrise on the second day will be taking place at 6:46 AM while the sunset will start at 5:26 PM.

The second day, known as Kharna, involves a strict fast in which the devotees only consume a special Prasad called Lohanda which is offered to the Sun God. The day is believed to be observed as a day of purification.

The sunrise will be at 6:46 AM and the sunset will be around 5:26 PM, as per Drik Panchang.

The third-day is believed to be the main day of celebration as devotees offer water (Arghya) to the setting sun. The rituals are a way of expressing gratitude to the Sun God seeking blessings for children and family. While performing the ritual, devotees stand in a wait-deep water and offer Arghya to the setting Sun.

The sunrise, on November 20, will be taking place at 6:47 AM while the sun will be setting at 5:26 PM.

The Usha Arghya marks the final day of the celebration on which the devotees offer water (arghya) to the rising Sun and end fast after taking prasad. It is the culmination of Chhath Puja and those who observe fasting during this period end the fast by taking prasad. The ritual is known as parana.