New Delhi: The festival of Chhath Puja – a prominent festival for people of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and also Nepal is being celebrated this year on November 7, 2024. It is a four-day festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal to seek the blessings of God Surya. The day started with Nahay Khay, which was celebrated on November 5, 2024, and will conclude with Usha Arghya on November 8, 2024.
Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated to thank god Surya to bless people on Earth with life each day and to seek blessings. On the third day of the puja, people celebrate it by keeping fast the entire day and performing the ritual of Sandhya Arghya on the ghats, it is a way to honour and respect Lord Surya for his powerful rays due to which survival on Earth is possible.
Knowing the right time for sunset is crucial for performing this ritual, here is a list of cities celebrating the festival and sunset timings for the same to perform and celebrate the festival with your loved ones.
Important days of Chhath Puja 2024
Here is the list of the four-day festival of Chhath Puja and on what date it is being celebrated in 2024.
Day
Date
Nahay Khay
November 5, 2024
Lohanda and Kharna
November 6, 2024
Chhath Puja
November 7, 2024
Usha Arghya
November 8, 2024
Sunset timings in Bihar, Patna and more
The timings for Sunset vary from place to place. Here’s a list of major cities with their sunset timings for Chhath Puja today:
City
Timings
Patna
5:04 PM
Bhagalpur
4:58 PM
Muzaffarpur
5:03 PM
Samastipur
5:01 PM
Khagaria
5:00 PM
These are the timings one must follow for the families and relatives who are performing the evening rituals at the ghat during the evening and before sunset. Chhath Puja is a significant time to thank god for everything he has given to us and for seeking blessings for good health, wealth, prosperity and longer life.
Today’s sunset timings for Chhath Puja rituals in Bihar cities, including Patna, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur, help families celebrate Sandhya Arghya accurately. Follow this guide to honour the festival with the blessings of Lord Surya. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips