Chaithi Chhath is observed during Chaitra month just after Nav Varsh in Bihar, Jharkhand, and some other North Central regions of India. This festival is celebrated for 4 days similar to that of Chhath Puja in Kartik month. Chaiti Chhath 2024 dates – 12 April, 13 April, 14 April and 15 April 2024. The first […]
Four festivals of Chhat pooja
Chhat Pooja Rituals, Four days of Chhat Pooja Festival
Chhat Pooja or Dala Chhath vrat, a main festival dedicated to Surya Bhagwan, is observed twice a year. Chhat Pooja is observed once in the summer, named Chaiti Chhath and another in the winter, a week after Diwali, called Kartik Chhath. Among these two Chhath festivals, Kartik Chhat is the most celebrated festival. Chhat Puja […]
Chhat Nahai Khai 2023, Lauki Bhat during Chhath Puja
Nahai Khai is the first day of Chhat puja festival. In 2023, Chhat Nahai Khai date is November 17. Nahai Khai means to take bath and to eat. Devotees perform early morning ritual bath (Suryodaya Purva) in the holy river of Ganga. Some special recipes are prepared on Nahai Khai day. Chhath Nahai Khai Puja […]