Chhath Puja 2024: Check date, timings, and rituals
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Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated across India. This vibrant festival occurs five days after Diwali and is marked by its unique rituals and traditions.
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When is Chhath Puja 2024?
This year, Chhath Puja will be celebrated on Thursday, November 7. The festival is dedicated to worshipping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
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Offering Arghya
Arghya is offered to the setting sun on Shashthi and to the rising sun on Saptami. This beautiful ritual marks the completion of the Chhath fast.
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When to offer Arghya to setting sun?
This year, Shashthi falls on Thursday, November 7, when devotees will offer Arghya to the setting sun. The auspicious time for this ritual begins at 5:32 pm.
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When to offer Arghya to rising sun?
The following day, Friday, November 8, marks the conclusion of the Chhath fast with the offering of Arghya to the rising sun. The auspicious time for this ritual begins at 6:42 am.