After Diwali, people have started getting ready for Chhath Puja. During this special time, there are many rules to follow. Let’s learn about the important rules for Chhath Puja 2024.
What to do and what not to do for those celebrating Chhath Puja
After Diwali, people have begun preparing for Chhath Puja (Chhath Puja 2024). Chhath Mahaparva begins four days after Diwali (Diwali 2024). This festival honors the Sun God and nature, and its followers fast for four days. The fast starts with Nahai Khay, continues with Kharna on the second day, Arghya to the setting sun on the third day, and ends with breaking the fast after offering Arghya to the rising sun on the fourth day. There are many rules to follow during this fast. Let’s learn about the rules of Chhath Mahavrat (Chhath puja Niyam), its significance, and the dates
Rules of Chhath Puja 2024
During the Mahaparva Chhath, it was important to follow many rules. For this festival, you should use clay and brass utensils. After Diwali, people who do Chhath Puja eat simple, pure food with their whole family. They also make sure the wheat used for the prasad (offering) is very clean. The house where the puja is done needs to be very clean and pure too. While fasting, the people doing the puja should wear clean clothes.
Significance of Chhath Puja
Chhath is a big festival where people pray for happiness, success, and long lives for their children. It’s a way to thank the Sun God and nature, which are very important for life. This festival shows how much nature matters in our traditional beliefs from the start. This big celebration, mainly in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, is not just celebrated across the country but also in other parts of the world.
Dates of Chhath Puja 2024
| Day | Date | Ritual |
| Day 1 | Tuesday, November 5 | Nahai Khaai |
| Day 2 | Wednesday, November 6 | Kharna |
| Day 3 | Thursday, November 7 | Arghya to the setting sun |
| Day 4 | Friday, November 8 | Arghya to the rising sun, Parana (breaking the fast) |
