Chhath Puja 2025 and Surya Arghya : Everything you need to know about

Chhath Puja is widely celebrated festival dedicated to Lord Surya.

एहि सूर्य! सहस्त्रांशो! तेजो राशे! जगत्पते!अनुकम्प्यं मां भक्त्या गृहाणार्घ्य दिवाकर!

Hail Sahasransho! Tejo Rashe! Hail Jagatpate! Have mercy on me. Accept this Arghya given by me with devotion, I bow to you again and again.

Namaste!

Welcome to the world of wonderful and engrossed reading at www.onindianpath.com. Today, I have come up with a great and vibrant featival celebrating The Sun, chhath puja 2025.

Introduction

As per Hinduism, Surya refer to the lord Sun. Lord Surya gives us knowledge, protects us from illness. Not only this, he also invokes courage, vitality and willpowe within us. Also, vedic astrology suggests that the sun symbolizes the soul, father and native’s eyes.

Hinduism and Surya Dev

Apparently, Hinduism is the oldest religion of the world. We all know that the Sun, the Moon and the Earth have a great relevance in our life.

What is Chhath Puja ?

Moreover, Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the lord Sun and his wife Usha. It is mainly celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, Chhath Puja involves a series of rituals performed over four days. Likewise, Chhath Puja is also known as Pratihar, Daala Chhath, Chhathi and Surya Shashthi.

Further, devotees mainly married women observe fasting. They take holy baths and make offerings to the rising and setting the Sun. Although it is not confined only to women, even men can also do this puja.

Moreover, Chhath Puja is a connection with the cosmos and the recognition of the Sun’s role in the universe.

Significance of Chhath Puja 2025

As per Anand Ramayan, Goddess Sita performed Chhath Puja for the first time in Ayodhya. She did so on the evening before the Rajya Abhishek of Lord Rama as King of Ayodhya.

Apparently, Chhath Puja is the way of expressing gratitude for life and seeking blessings of Surya dev (Lord Sun) for harmony and prosperity.

Devotees worship the energies and vitality of life given by Lord Sun as Chhathi Maiya.

Moreover, it is believed that women welcomes prosperity, harmony and happiness in the family by worshipping Chatthi Maiya, .

Date and timings of Chhath Puja 2025

Chhath Puja is celebrated for four days:.

Nahay Khay on October 25, 2025

Firstly, on the first day, which is known as Nahay Khay. Devotees bath in a lake, river or stream before having a basic lunch.

Sunrise time is 6:23 AM and sunset time is October 2025.

Lohnda and Kharna on October 26, 2025

Secondly, devotees fast for the full day on the second day, known as Kharna. And then they indulge in a sumptuous supper. In addition to sunrise time on 26 October 2025 is 6:24 AM and sunset time is 05:9 PM.

Sandhya Arghya on October 27, 2025

On third day devotees will have Surya Arghya at the end of day after observing Nirjala vrat. During the dawn and dusk hours of the third day, worshippers offer prayers to the Sun God.

In the whole year, this is the only day, when Surya arghya is offered to setting Sun. Moreover, sunrise time is 6:25 AM and sunset time is 05:38 PM on 27 October 2025.

Usha Arghya on October 28, 2025

Lastly, the fourth day is Usha Arghya. At dawn on the fourth and last day, devotees offer prayers to the Sun God, commemorating Usha Arghya. Meanwhile sunrise time on 28 October 2025 is 6:25 AM and sunset time is 05:38 PM.

On the fourth and final day of Chhath puja, Surya arghya is offered to the rising Sun and is known as Usha Arghya. Devotees observe fast during whole.Chhath Puja festival and complete the 36 hours fast after offering arghya to the Sun.

Why Sun is important in Hinduism?

Sun is reverved from the pre vedic times. Even in archeological studies, we have found out that during indus valley civilisation, people used to worship Lord Surya. Infact, hindus always offer water as Surya Arghya, the first must to do ritual in the morning.

Sun-an epitome of power

Sun is a prime source of life for us, flora and fauna. Surya Arghya is process where a devotee offer water to lord Sun and express gratitude. So this ritual allows individuals to get exposure to natural sunlight. We would learn more about Surya Arghya in our upcoming blog.

Conclusion

On the occasion of Chhath Puja, Lord Surya is worshipped for his life giving energy, vitality and sustainability. Worshipping Lord Surya on the holy occasion of Chhath Puja brings prosperity and progress and brings well-being to mankind. Thus, one can feel the solar connection on thsi divine day. Infact it is a longstanding cultural tradition in India and is performed during various Hindu festivals and also on daily basis.

Have a blessed time ahead.

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