Chhath (regional detail) — ಮಹತ್ವ
Chhath Puja is the ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God, observed mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP. It is a four-day festival with arghya to the rising and setting sun.
Chhath (regional detail) — ಮಹತ್ವ
According to local tradition, Chhath is linked to Sita's worship of the Sun in Valmiki's ashram and to the Mahabharata. Chhathi Maiya (Shashthi Devi) is worshipped as the protector of children. The festival emphasises purity, discipline, and gratitude to nature.
Chhath (regional detail) — ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ
- Nahay Khay: Bathe and eat a single meal; clean the house.
- Kharna: Fast the whole day; break after sunset with kheer and roti.
- Sandhya Arghya: Nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the river.
- Usha Arghya: Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
Chhath (regional detail) — ಮಂತ್ರಗಳು
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
Chhath (regional detail) — ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಆಹಾರ
- ●Thekua
- ●Kheer
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic prasad only
Chhath (regional detail) — ಇತರ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು
Bihar
Four-day riverbank ritual
Jharkhand
Same as Bihar
Eastern UP
Same observance
Chhath (regional detail) — ಮಾಡಬೇಕು / ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
ಮಾಡಬೇಕು
- ✓Maintain strict purity
- ✓Offer arghya at correct times
- ✓Use bamboo soop
- ✓Respect the river
ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
- ✗Do not break fast before arghya
- ✗Avoid onion and garlic
- ✗Do not pollute the ghat
Chhath (regional detail) — FAQ
- Chhath (regional detail) ಎಂದರೇನು?
- Chhath Puja is the ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God, observed mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP.
- Chhath (regional detail) 2026 ಯಾವಾಗ?
- 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ Chhath (regional detail) ಭಾನುವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 15, 2026ರಂದು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.
- Chhath (regional detail) ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ ಏನು?
- Nahay Khay: Bathe and eat a single meal; clean the house.; Kharna: Fast the whole day; break after sunset with kheer and roti.; Sandhya Arghya: Nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the river.; Usha Arghya: Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
- Chhath (regional detail) ದಿನ ಏನು ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕು?
- Thekua, Kheer, Fruits, Sattvic prasad only
- Chhath (regional detail) ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು?
- Maintain strict purity; Offer arghya at correct times; Use bamboo soop
- Chhath (regional detail) ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬಾರದು?
- Do not break fast before arghya; Avoid onion and garlic; Do not pollute the ghat
- Chhath (regional detail) ದಿನ ಯಾವ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಪೂಜಿಸಬೇಕು?
- Chhath (regional detail) Suryaಗೆ ಅರ್ಪಿತ.