Posted on October 23, 2025
Chhath Festival 2025: A Sacred Festival Dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya
Written by : Badhaai Do
Category: Chhath Puja Traditions and Rituals
Chhath Puja is one of the most ancient Hindu festivals, dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya (Sun God) and his divine sister Chhathi Maiya. In 2025, this sacred celebration will be observed with immense devotion across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Nepal, and diaspora communities worldwide.
Unlike most festivals, Chhath Puja has no idol worship — it is a festival of nature, purity, discipline, and devotion, performed on riverbanks during sunrise and sunset.
Four-Day Rituals of Chhath Puja 2025
| Day | Name | Ritual Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October | Nahay Khay | Devotees take a holy bath in a river or pond and prepare a satvik (pure vegetarian) meal to begin purification. |
| 26 October | Kharna | Devotees observe a full-day fast without water, ending it in the evening with jaggery kheer, roti, and fruits. |
| 27 October | Sandhya Arghya | Offerings are made to the setting sun with bamboo baskets filled with Thekua, fruits, sugarcane, and earthen lamps. |
| 28 October | Usha Arghya | Devotees offer prayers to the rising sun, break their fast, and seek blessings for family health and prosperity. |
Myths & Stories Behind Chhath Puja
According to ancient Vedic texts, Chhathi Maiya (Shashthi Devi) is believed to be the Manas Putri (mind-born daughter) of Lord Brahma, and the protector of children and grantor of fertility, prosperity, and longevity.
Women Worship Chhathi Maiya
Women pray to Goddess Chhathi Maiya, believed to be the protector of children and granter of fertility, wellness, and prosperity.
Sun Worship in the Vedas
According to the Rigveda, Lord Surya is worshipped as the source of energy and life. Devotees offer arghya to honor the Sun for health and vitality.
King Priyavrat & The Birth of Chhath Puja
Legend says that childless King Priyavrat and Queen Malini prayed to Chhathi Maiya, who blessed them with a child—marking the origin of Chhath Puja.
Draupadi & Pandavas in Mahabharata
Draupadi performed Chhath prayers seeking strength, justice, and restoration from Surya Dev, who blessed her and the Pandavas.
It is celebrated to worship Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya to express gratitude and seek blessings for health, prosperity, and family well-being.
Fasting symbolizes self-discipline, detoxification, purity of mind and body, and deep devotion to nature.
No, Chhath is one of the few Hindu festivals where no idols are worshiped—only natural elements like sun, water, and earth.
Rivers reflect the sun’s rays, making offerings to Surya Dev more powerful and spiritually purifying.
The main prasad includes Thekua (sweet wheat dumplings), sugarcane, coconut, rice laddoos, and seasonal fruits.
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