Chhath Pooja is a four-day festival of gratitude, discipline and devotion dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. Families pray for health, happiness, prosperity and the well-being of loved ones while honouring the life-giving energy of the Sun and nature.
Each day has a distinct purpose, building from purification and self-discipline to the evening and morning Arghya.
Chhath begins with Nahay Khay, meaning “bathe and eat.” Devotees traditionally bathe, clean their surroundings and prepare simple satvik food with care.
What it means: It marks purification of the body, home and mind and prepares the family for the sacred observance ahead.
Kharna is a day of fasting, discipline and devotion. Traditionally, the vratin concludes the fast in the evening after worship and offers prasad.
What it means: Kharna represents self-control, purity and spiritual preparation for the main Arghya rituals.
Families gather with traditional offerings and offer Arghya to the setting Sun. This is one of the most important and visually beautiful moments of Chhath.
What it means: Worship of the setting Sun expresses gratitude for life, nature and blessings already received, bringing families and the community together.
Before sunrise, devotees gather to offer Arghya to the rising Sun. Prayers are offered for health, happiness, prosperity and family well-being before the vrat concludes.
What it means: The rising Sun symbolizes hope, renewal and new beginnings, bringing the four-day observance to an auspicious completion.
The Sun is honoured as the source of light, energy and life.
Devotees seek blessings for family, children, health and prosperity.
A sacred offering of water and prayers to the setting and rising Sun.
Traditional offerings are prepared with purity and shared with family and community.
Everyone is welcome to join respectfully, experience the prayers and community gathering, and receive prasad. Registering helps BAJADE plan food, prasad and arrangements for all four days.