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The meaning of Chhath

Gratitude to the sun.
Devotion across generations.

Chhath Puja honours Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya through four days of preparation, prayer and offerings to both the setting and rising sun.

Faith, discipline & gratitude

The sacred
in the simple.

The ritual brings together family, nature and a spirit of devotion. Carefully prepared offerings, shared prasad and reverence at the water’s edge connect each observance with generations before it.

Practices may differ between families and communities. This overview is an introduction to the four-day sequence, rather than a substitute for guidance within your tradition.

Fruit, sugarcane and traditional offerings prepared by a devotee
The four-day observance

A journey from preparation to prayer.

Chhath Mahaparv 2026

13 – 16 NOVEMBER 2026

Nahay Khay

Purity Begins

Kharna

Devotion Deepens

Sandhya Arghya

Gratitude at Sunset

Usha Arghya & Parana

Hope at Sunrise

Sandhya & Usha Arghya

At Sandhya Arghya, devotees offer prayers to the setting sun. At Usha Arghya, they welcome the rising sun. Together these observances express gratitude for the sustaining presence of the sun in everyday life.

Shared prasad, shared belonging

The concluding observance brings families and neighbours together through prasad and the completion of the fast. The care given to preparation is part of the meaning of the festival itself.

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Offerings prepared with devotion

Thekua and prasad

Thekua is a familiar part of Chhath prasad, traditionally prepared with wheat flour, jaggery and ghee. Families give care and attention to its preparation, following the customs of their own household.

Seasonal fruits

Sugarcane, bananas, coconuts and other seasonal fruits form part of the offerings. Preparation is often a shared family activity, with different generations contributing to the work before the prayers.

Natural materials

Bamboo baskets, soop and earthen lamps reflect the festival’s relationship with nature. Choose materials responsibly, minimise plastic packaging and leave the worship area clean after the observance.

Tradition, service and a shared future

Preserving the ritual

Chhath Utsav Mahasangh brings families together around the sacred traditions of Chhath Puja. Ritual knowledge, preparations and the sharing of prasad connect younger generations with the practices passed down by their elders.

A welcoming community

The celebration is shaped by devotees, families and volunteers. A spirit of inclusion and cooperation helps people from different backgrounds take part, support one another and carry the tradition forward.

Care for the shoreline

Respect for nature is part of the celebration. Natural offerings, responsible waste disposal and care for the beach help protect the setting in which families gather to worship.