Chhath Puja 2024: On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the four-day grand Chhath festival, Chhath Mahaparv, began with Nahay Khay, and the atmosphere is filled with Chhath vibes. Songs dedicated to Chhathi Maiya are heard everywhere, from homes to ghats. Chhath is a major Hindu festival celebrated from the fourth day of Kartik Shukla Paksha to the eighth day.
During the four days of Chhath, worship is performed for Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev. The second day of the festival is the most important, as it marks the beginning of the dry fast of Chhath, known as Kharna. This year, Kharna will be observed on November 6, 2024.
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The auspicious time for Kharna Puja will be from 5:29 PM to 7:48 PM. During this time, devotees should partake in the Kharna prasad (kheer and roti). Kharna 2024 Puja Vidhi The second day of Chhath festival is known as Kharna.
On this day, the house is thoroughly cleaned and purified. After bathing, the devotee wears new clothes and offers Arghya to Lord Surya. Following this, preparations for the puja begin.
Kharna prasad is prepared by burning mango wood in a mud stove. The prasad consists of .
