Chhath Puja is one of the most revered and ancient Hindu festivals, celebrated with immense devotion across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. The four-day festival is dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, symbolizing gratitude for sustaining life on earth and bestowing health, prosperity, and happiness. In 2025, Chhath Puja will begin on October 25 and conclude on October 28.
Chhath Puja 2025: Date and Time
- Shashthi Tithi Begins: 06:04 AM on October 27, 2025
- Shashthi Tithi Ends: 07:59 AM on October 28, 2025
- Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day: 06:30 AM
- Sunset on Chhath Puja Day: 05:40 PM
The observance involves offering Arghya (holy water offerings) to the setting and rising Sun, known respectively as Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. Devotees undertake a 36-hour-long fast without food or water, showcasing immense faith and endurance.
Chhath Puja 2025: Detailed Schedule
Spiritual Significance of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is celebrated to express gratitude to Lord Surya, the source of energy, vitality, and life. It also honors Chhathi Maiya, believed to be the sister of Lord Surya, who blesses devotees with good health, prosperity, and protection of their children.
The festival emphasizes purity, discipline, and devotion. Beyond its religious importance, Chhath Puja promotes environmental awareness and respect for natural elements, as all rituals are performed near water bodies under the open sky, reinforcing the bond between humans and nature.
As devotees prepare for Chhath Puja 2025, prayers, hymns, and songs will fill the ghats of rivers and ponds, creating a divine atmosphere of faith, light, and renewal.