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Chhath Puja 2024: Know Date, Sunrise and Sunset Time for various areas of India

Posted on November 2, 2024

Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, and his consort, Usha (the first light of dawn). Primarily celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as in Nepal and parts of Odisha, Chhath Puja is a four-day festival that usually falls in the month of October or November, right after Diwali. It is one of the oldest festivals in India and holds deep cultural and religious significance for millions.

Chhath Puja 2024 Date: November 7, Thursday.

Sunrise and Sunset Time for various areas of India

Patna, Bihar

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 06:02 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:04 PM

Ranchi, Jharkhand

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 05:58 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:07 PM

Delhi

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 06:38 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:32 PM

Kolkata, West Bengal

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 05:44 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 04:56 PM

Dispur, Assam

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 05:36 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 04:37 PM

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 06:20 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:19 PM

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 06:10 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 05:51 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:09 PM

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 06:42 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 06:02 PM

Hyderabad, Telangana

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 06:17 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:42 PM

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 06:15 AM

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 05:51 PM

Key Rituals of Chhath Puja

1. Nahai Khai (Bathing and Eating): On the first day, devotees clean their homes thoroughly and take a sacred dip in a nearby river or water body. This day is a form of cleansing, marking the start of the Puja. Devotees eat only after offering food to the gods, often keeping a simple diet free of onion, garlic, and spices.

2. Kharna (Offering and Fasting): The second day involves a day-long fast, ending with a prayer in the evening. A special prasad, kheer (a rice pudding made with jaggery), is offered to the gods and shared with family members. The fasting is rigorous, as devotees abstain from drinking even water.

3. Sandhya Arghya (Evening Offerings): On the third day, devotees prepare offerings, which typically include fruits, sweets, and other traditional items. They gather at riverbanks or other water bodies in the evening to offer ‘Arghya’ (offering of water) to the setting sun. This day is marked by a vibrant community gathering, with participants dressed in traditional clothes.

4. Usha Arghya (Morning Offerings): The final day involves a pre-dawn ritual where devotees again gather at the water’s edge to offer Arghya to the rising sun. This ritual signifies the completion of Chhath Puja, followed by breaking the fast and sharing the prasad with others.

The Symbolism of Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja represents gratitude to the Sun God, who is seen as a source of life and prosperity. The festival promotes devotion, self-discipline, and a connection with nature, with all rituals performed by devotees themselves, without priestly intervention. The festival also emphasizes environmental awareness as devotees gather near rivers, lakes, and ponds.

Community and Devotion

Chhath Puja is also a festival of togetherness, where families come together to prepare offerings, and communities work collectively to organize the festival. Many people consider this festival a way to fulfil personal wishes, seek blessings for health and prosperity, and find solace through the observance of the rituals.

In recent years, the celebration of Chhath Puja has expanded beyond the traditional regions, with large gatherings now seen in cities across India, including Delhi and Mumbai, due to migration and the spread of cultural traditions.

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