Chhath Puja 2019: Puja Muhurat, Date & Time-All you need to know

Chhath Puja is finally here! It is the most auspicious festival in the state of Bihar. Chhath Puja is celebrated with lots of grand and galore across the nation, especially across the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and, Jharkhand. The festival is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm in Nepal as well. It is a four-day-long festival which commenced on 31st October this year and will be celebrated till 3rd November 2019.

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What is Chhath Puja?

The word Chhath means six, and that’s why it is celebrated on the sixth day of Karthika month. According to Hindu Mythology, Chhath Puja is basically worshipping of the Surya devta (God of Sun), and as well as his sister, the Chhati Maiya (Shashti devi). Individuals observe nirjala fasts and offer prayers to the god and the goddess by bathing in the holy water in the nearest river to them. The Chhath Puja is done during the sunrise and sunset time. Devotees start their puja by taking a dip into the running river water. They also offer sweets, fruits to the 'God of light' and wish for their prosperity, happiness, and well-being.

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When is Chhath Puja celebrated?

The festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated twice a year, take a look.

• Summers- Chaitra Shashthi or Chaiti Chhath in March and April

• Winters- Karthik Chhath in October and November

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Chhath Puja Important Dates

Date	Day	Event
31st October 2019	Thursday	Nahay-Khay
1st November 2019	Friday	Lohanda and Kharna
2nd November 2019	Saturday	Sandhya Argh
3rd November 2019	Sunday	Suryodya/ Usha Argh and Paran

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Chhath Puja Date and Time:

Timings of Chhath Puja 2019 for November 2, 2019, are as follows:

• Surya Uday (Sunrise time)-6:38 am

• Surya Ast (Sunset time)-5:51 pm

• Shashthi Tithi Begins - 12:51 am on November 2, 2019

• Shashthi Tithi Ends - 1:31 am on November 3, 2019

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