The Chhath festival lasts for four days in total.Here’s a breakdown of each day and its significance:

The Chhath festival lasts for four days in total.

Here’s a breakdown of each day and its significance:

1. Day 1 – Nahay-Khay (Bath and Eat):

The festival begins with devotees taking a holy dip in rivers or ponds and preparing a pure meal, usually lauki-bhaat (bottle gourd with rice) cooked in ghee. This marks purification of the body and soul.

2. Day 2 – Kharna (Fasting and Offering):

Devotees observe a day-long fast, which they break in the evening after worshipping the setting sun, offering gur ki kheer (jaggery pudding), roti, and fruits. After this, they begin a 36-hour nirjala (waterless) fast.

3. Day 3 – Sandhya Arghya (Evening Offering):

Devotees gather on riverbanks to offer arghya (offerings) to the setting sun, thanking Surya Dev for sustaining life on Earth. The atmosphere is filled with devotional songs and prayers.

4. Day 4 – Usha Arghya (Morning Offering):

The final day, devotees offer prayers and arghya to the rising sun, praying for the well-being and prosperity of their family and society. After this ritual, the fast is broken, marking the conclusion of the festival.

So, Chhath Puja spans four days, celebrating the rising and setting sun as symbols of life, purity, and gratitude. 🌞✨