Chhath Puja 2017- Puja Date and Timing
Day 1 - Nahay Khay Auspicious Time Tithi: Chaturthi Sunrise at 05:43 Sunset at 16:57 The word ‘Nahaya’ refers to bath and ‘khaya’ refers to eating. People first brush their teeth with mango twigs. Then they go to a holy water body like river Ganga and take a bath. Some of the holy water is brought home. With that water, Prasad for Lord Surya is prepared. In the entire day, people eat only before Surya Udaya in the morning. After having food water is consumed only once. This fast is observed for 36 hours from then. The fast does not even permit water hence is known as ‘Nirjal’. Day 2 - Lohanda and Kharna Auspicious Time Tithi: Panchami Sunrise at 05:43 Sunset at 16:57 The word ‘Nahaya’ refers to bath and ‘khaya’ refers to eating. The fasting continues this day till it completes 36 Hours. In the evening Chati Maiyya is worshipped. The Prasad from the puja is consumed to break the fast. The Prasad prepared is usually Puri and Gud ka...