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of public faith great festival Chhath It has started with Nahay-Khay. While the festival starts with Nahay-Khay on the first day of Chhath festival, Kharna has special significance on the second day of Chhath festival. Kharna is the second day of Chhath Puja. In which Kharna means hard fasting.

A person observing fast on the second day of Chhath festival observes waterless fast for the whole day. Before observing Nirjala fast, jaggery kheer, ghee coated rotis and fruits are consumed in the evening. The fasting person first accepts the Prasad and then the rest of the family members accept it as Prasad. After this the waterless fast of 36 hours starts. Let us know the importance and method of worship of Kharna on the second day of Chhath festival.

Second day of Chhath festival-Kharna

According to religious beliefs, the word Kharna means purity and sanctity. Special attention is given to cleanliness, hygiene, purity and sanctity in Chhath Puja. In this, special attention is given to the cleanliness and purity of the worshiper and the surroundings. According to the calculations of Hindu calendar, the day of Kharna falls on the Panchami tithi of Kartik month after Nahay-Khay. On the day of Kharna, fasting women are offered jaggery kheer as Prasad in the evening, then after consuming this Prasad, the 36-hour waterless fast begins.

What do you do on the day of Kharna?

Kharna, on the second day of Chhath festival, is considered a symbol of faith, devotion and dedication. In this one gets special blessings of Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. As a tradition, jaggery kheer is made on the day of Kharna. In which earthen stove and mango wood are used. Before consuming Kharna as Prasad, it is offered to Chhathi Maiya and Suryadev. Then after this it is consumed by oneself and fed to the family members.

kharna puja method

The second day of Chhath Mahaparva is Kharna. In which this day has special significance. The devotees observe fast on this day and consume Prasad after the evening puja, then observe waterless fast for the next 36 hours and complete the fast by offering Arghya to the setting and rising Sun on the third and fourth day of Chhath festival. Let us know how to follow the rules of fasting on the day of Kharna.

• On the second day of Chhath festival, wake up before sunrise on Kharna and take bath and meditate. Then after this, take a pledge to observe Nirjala fast for the whole day along with meditation and worship of Chhathi Mata and Sun God.
• Chhath festival is a symbol of purity and sanctity. In such a situation, along with taking a pledge to fast on Kharna, special attention should be paid to purity, cleanliness and sanctity. On this day, we will have to avoid bringing negative thoughts in our mind even by mistake.
• The puja time for Kharna is scheduled in the evening. For this reason, all types of materials used in puja should be cleaned. Besides, special care is taken of cleanliness at the place of worship.
• Using earthen stove, mango wood and earthen pots to make Kharna in the evening is considered very auspicious and sacred.
• It is considered good to accept jaggery kheer, bread made from wheat flour and fruits as Prasad.
• After preparing the Prasad, it should be worshiped with the rituals of Chhathi Mata and Sun God.
• Kheer, Puri and fruits should be offered on banana leaves to Chhathi Maiya and Sun God.
• After completing the puja on the second day of Chhath festival, devotees can consume Prasad. After consuming the Prasad of Kharna, Nirjala fast starts for 36 hours.