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With the beginning of Chhath Puja, the festival of reverence and faith has spread across the country. In this fast that lasts for four days, women follow strict rules and also worship Sun God and Chhathi Devi. In the year 2025, Chhath festival has started with Nahay Khay on Saturday, 25th October. At the same time, women’s fast starts from the day of Kharna on 26th October. In which there is a tradition of observing waterless fast for 36 hours and it is completed after offering ardhya to the rising sun.

This fast is known for its purity and discipline, where the devotee not only gives up food and water, but also takes special care of the purity of body, mind and home. It is believed that women who observe Chhath fast with complete rules and devotion, all their wishes are fulfilled and their family is blessed with happiness, prosperity and children. It is considered very important to follow what should be done and what things should be avoided during this fast.

What should be done during Chhath fast

maintain purity and integrity

The fasting person should maintain purity of body and mind during the entire fast. It is important to keep the house clean too. Because it is believed that the sixth goddess comes only to the holy place.

Do not eat salt, garlic and onion

Before the start of the fast (on the day of Nahay-Khay), the fasting person eats pure Satvik food. On this day only Arwa rice, gourd vegetable and gram dal are eaten.

observe fast with strict rules

On the day of Kharna, the fasting person observes a waterless fast for the whole day and starts the fast in the evening by eating prasad of jaggery kheer and roti made from Ganga water. After this one has to remain without food and water for the next 36 hours.

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perform Surya Arghya properly

On the third day of the fast, the devotees offer Arghya in the evening and on the fourth day in the morning, they stand on a river, pond or ghat and offer Arghya to the setting and rising sun.

Keep your mind calm and emotions pure

It is believed that Goddess Chhathi is pleased with devotion and true heart, hence one should not hold any grudge or anger towards anyone during the fast.

Place Prasad in Bamboo Soup

Prasad like thekua, fruits, coconut, banana etc. are arranged in bamboo soup and offered to the Sun God.

What should not be done during Chhath fast

Avoid impurity or impurity

• One should not wash hair, apply nail polish, or use excessive decorative items during the fast.
• Do not consume garlic-onion, meat, fish, egg and alcohol at all. Not only the fasting person, but other members of the family should also avoid these things.

Stay away from lies, anger and harsh words

The fast of Chhathi Maiya is a symbol of mental and spiritual discipline, hence the fasting person should not quarrel with anyone.

Do not make Prasad in unclean utensils

Chhath Prasad is very sacred, hence it is made only in new or clean utensils.

Do not be careless in any way

Be it bathing or preparing for puja, every work should be done with complete devotion and rules.