Chhath Puja 2024: Check out the exact sunset timings for Sandhya Arghya in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Ranchi, Kolkata, and other major cities.
The auspicious festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated to honour the Sun God, or Surya Dev, and Chhathi Maiya, or Sashthi Devi. During Chhath Puja devotees observe a strict fast from sunrise to sunset to seek blessings of Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Worshipping Lord Surya is the most important ritual of Chhath Puja and the devotees offer prayers and perform rituals during sunrise and sunset. This year, Chhath Puja celebrations started on November 5, and will end on November 8. As per Drik Panchang, the Shashthi Tithi will begin at 12:41 AM on November 7 and end at 12:34 AM on November 8.
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Sandhya Arghya 2024: City-wise Sunset Timings on November 7
- New Delhi- 5:32 PM
- Patna- 5:04 PM
- Ranchi- 5:07 PM
- Kolkata- 4: 56 PM
- Mumbai- 6:02 PM
- Ahmedabad- 5:58 PM
- Hyderabad- 5:42 PM
- Jaipur- 5:40 PM
- Lucknow- 5:19 PM
- Raipur- 5:24 PM
- Chennai- 5:40 PM
- Chandigarh- 5:30 PM
- Shimla- 5:28 PM
- Bhubaneswar- 5:09 PM.
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Chhath Puja History And Celebrations
According to mythology, Sun God is considered as the source of all life on earth and Chhathi Maiya is considered as the protector of all children. So, devotees keep strict fast during Chhath Puja seeking blessings for their families.
Chhath Puja From Nahay Khay to Usha Aragya
The first day of Chhath is called Nahay Khay. On this day, the devotees take a holy bath in a river or nearby water bodies. Women, who perform the rituals, consume a single meal on this day.
The second day of Chhath is referred to as Kharna. On this day, fasting without water is undertaken from sunrise to sunset. During Chhath Puja celebrations, offering of ‘Arghya’ to the setting sun is one of the important rituals.
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Chhath puja festivities include early morning and evening rituals. (Image: Shutterstock)
On the third day of Chhath Puja, a complete day of fasting without water is observed. The day’s principal ritual is to offer Arghya to the setting sun, also known as Sandhya Arghya. It is the only time of year when Arghya is dedicated to the setting sun. The third day of fasting continues into the night.
On the fourth and last day of Chhath, Arghya is presented to the rising sun, known as Usha Arghya. The 36-hour fast is broken after giving Arghya to the Sun.
Chhath Puja is also known as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja and Dala Chhath.
