Archive · 27 Oct 2025

Chhath Puja 2025: Sunset Times and Sandhya Arghya Details

Chhath Puja 2025: Sunset Times and Sandhya Arghya Details

Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival honoring the sun god, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, celebrated from October 25th to 28th.

The main day is October 27th, and involves a 36-hour fast.

People offer prayers and water (Arghya) to the setting sun for family well-being, health, and prosperity.

It is observed primarily in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Key events include a holy dip, offering prayers, and specific sunset timings for different cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Patna.

On the final day, devotees offer prayers to the rising sun to end the fast.

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