SaralnamaThe 4-day Chhath festival starts on in eastern India. Devoted to Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, it's celebrated with great faith in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal's Terai region. The festival begins with 'Nahay Khay' on Saturday, followed by 'Kharna' on Sunday. Monday evening sees 'Sandhya Arghya', while Tuesday morning's 'Usha Arghya' concludes the festival. Devotees fast, offer prayers at riverbanks, and seek blessings for family well-being. Markets are bustling with people buying fruits, sweets, and puja items. The festival promotes environmental awareness and cleanliness. Despite ongoing elections, enthusiasm for Chhath is high across the region. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The 4-day Chhath festival starts on 28 Oct 2023 in eastern India
- Devoted to Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, it's celebrated with great faith in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal's Terai region
- The festival begins with 'Nahay Khay' on Saturday, followed by 'Kharna' on Sunday