Mumbai: Chhath Puja is a special festival where people thank the Sun God and seek blessings for their family’s prosperity and happiness. On the third day, devotees offer “Sandhya Arghya” to the setting sun. This ritual, performed at sunset, symbolises the deep connection between the Sun God and families. People gather by rivers or special spots with their loved ones to offer prayers to the setting sun.
Sandhya Arghya Timings
Sandhya Arghya for Chhath Puja in 2024 will be on Thursday, November 7. In Delhi, sunset will be at 5:32 PM. Here are the timings for other cities:
Patna: 5:15 PM
Delhi: 5:32 PM
Mumbai: 5:48 PM
Kolkata: 5:01 PM
Rituals for Offering Arghya to the Sun God
On the third day of Chhath Puja, devotees start their day with an early morning bath in a holy river like the Ganga. If a river bath isn’t possible, a ritual bath at home works too. Here’s how to perform the Arghya ritual:
After your bath, clean the area for the puja. Set up a small platform and place a picture or idol of the Sun God on it.
Light a ghee lamp in front of the deity and arrange offerings like fruits, flowers, sugarcane, and the sweet dish Thekua.
Hold a plate with offerings, face the setting sun, and recite mantras like “Om Suryaaya Namah.”
Bow to the Sun God and ask for health, prosperity, and happiness for your family.
Essential Items for Arghya
You will need these items for the ritual:
Copper Pot- Used to offer water
Ganga Water]
Milk and Curd
Honey
Sugarcane
Fruits
Flowers
Thekua
Coconut
Lamp and Ghee
Incense Sticks
Vermilion
Sandalwood Paste
Kaner Flowers
Bamboo Basket
Significance of Worshipping the Sun God on Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is about thanking the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for sustaining life on Earth. The Sun God is seen as a source of energy, life, and strength.
By offering Arghya, devotees seek good health, prosperity, and well-being for their families. The Sun symbolises vitality and renewal, making this a heartfelt prayer for a happy life.
On Chhath Puja’s third day, known as Kharna, devotees gather to perform the Sandhya Arghya, a ritual offering to the setting sun. This sacred practice is steeped in gratitude and reverence, as families pray for the prosperity and well-being bestowed by the Sun God. Find out the timings for Sandhya Arghya in key cities across India, along with the ritual steps to perform this prayer. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
