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Chhath Begins: Devotees Honor Sun God at Sacred Sangam
13 Nov
Summary
- Chhath festival commenced with the Nahay-Khay ritual on Friday.
- Devotees performed holy dips and offered prayers to the Sun god.
- The festival involves a 36-hour nirjala fast after Kharna ritual.
The sacred Chhath festival commenced on Friday, November 13, 2026, with the initial Nahay-Khay ritual. Devotees gathered at the confluence of the Sangam, Ganga, and Yamuna rivers, including prominent ghats like Dashashwamedh and Ram Ghats. Many women and their families participated, taking holy dips and offering prayers to Surya, the Sun god, while commencing their four-day observance.
The second day, Saturday, November 14, 2026, involves the Kharna ritual, where devotees prepare and offer jaggery kheer. Following this, devotees begin a strict 36-hour nirjala fast, abstaining from all food and water. This period of intense devotion is central to the festival's observance.
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, devotees will perform the Sandhya Arghya, offering prayers to the setting sun. The festival concludes at dawn with Usha Arghya, a prayer to the rising sun. After this final ritual, devotees consume prasad, breaking their 36-hour fast and completing the observance.
