Chhath Puja 2024 in Mauritius: Find out today’s sunset timings

Mumbai: Chhath Puja is a deeply revered festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God. Chhath Puja is also referred to as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja, and Dala Chhath.

Celebrated over four days, on this third day, known as Kartik Shukla Shashti, devotees gather at sunset to offer ‘Arghya’ to the Sun God, with Sandhya Arghya falling this year on November 7, 2024.

Devotees prepare offerings such as Thekua and arrange coconuts and fruits in bamboo trays or baskets. These offerings are carried in a ritual circumambulation before they are presented to the setting sun. Following the Kharna ritual observed on Panchami, married women begin a strict waterless fast from Shashti Tithi, abstaining from food and drink throughout the night until the fast is broken on Saptami with the ‘Paran’ ritual.

Before sunset, devotees and their families gather at ponds, rivers, or ghats to perform Sandhya Arghya, offering water and milk to the Sun God. On this day, worship of Chhathi Maiya (Goddess Chhathi) is also performed.

The third day concludes with the evening Arghya to the Sun, and the festival culminates on the fourth day with the Usha Arghya (morning offering). Devotees return to the riverbank on this final day, carrying the decorated bamboo trays and baskets, to complete the ritual with the final Arghya, bringing Chhath Puja to a close.

With its strong historical connections to India, Mauritius has a substantial Bhojpuri-speaking community, many of whom have roots in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Chhath Puja holds great religious significance for this community. Recognising its cultural and spiritual importance, the Mauritian government designates Chhath Puja as a public holiday.

During this auspicious time, beaches and rivers across the island come alive as people gather to pray to the rising and setting sun. Temples dedicated to Surya become centres of vibrant activity throughout the celebrations.

In Mauritius, the Sandhya Arghya will be observed on November 7, 2024, with sunset expected at around 6:25 pm. As the sun begins to set, devotees perform a ritual circumambulation with their offerings, symbolising gratitude and seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being.

Sunset timing in Mauritius on November 7

Chhath Puja will be observed on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Chhath Puja Muhurat in Mauritius

Shashthi Tithi begins – at 11:11 pm on Nov 6, 2024

Shashthi Tithi ends – at 11:04 pm on Nov 7, 2024

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 5:25 am

Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 6:22 pm

The Shashthi Tithi begins at 11:11 pm on November 6, 2024, and ends at 11:04 pm on November 7, 2024.

On this day, sunrise is at 5:25 am, and sunset timing is 6:22 pm for Port Louis, Mauritius.

The Sandhya Arghya is a powerful and serene moment, marked by prayers, rituals, and the unity of the community coming together to celebrate their faith. As the sun dips below the horizon, devotees present their offerings to Surya, embodying both the reverence for life’s cyclical nature and hope for future prosperity.

Completing the Puja with the morning Usha Arghya the following day, devotees close the festival on a spiritually uplifting note, with blessings from both the setting and rising sun. Chhath Puja continues to hold deep significance in Mauritius, serving as a reminder of cultural heritage, faith, and the powerful connection with nature and the divine.

Chhath Puja, a festival dedicated to the Sun God, brings communities together in Mauritius for a deeply spiritual and cultural observance. As devotees prepare for Sandhya Arghya on November 7, 2024, they gather along beaches and rivers, offering gratitude to Surya at sunset, with hopes for prosperity and blessings. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips