Chhath Puja, for Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya (Chhath Parv, Surya Shashthi Vrat)
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About this puja
- The four day vrat to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, with arghya to the setting and rising sun from a river ghat, observed with great devotion in Varanasi.
- Experienced Pandit to guide the sankalp and vidhi
- Chhath katha and mantras for the arghya
- Guidance on the four days, samagri and preparation
- Help choosing a suitable ghat in Varanasi on request
Also known as: Chhath Parv, Surya Shashthi Vrat, Dala Chhath, Chhathi Maiya Puja
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Puja details
- Deity
- Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya
- Category
- Deity Pujas
- Duration
- Four days, with the Pandit present for the arghya as agreed
- Mode
- At home
- Starting dakshina
- On WhatsApp
- Also known as
- Chhath Parv, Surya Shashthi Vrat, Dala Chhath
What is Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja is one of the most revered festivals of Bihar, Purvanchal and Varanasi. Over four days in the month of Kartik, the vratis worship Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya with fasting, purity and offerings made at the water's edge, most famously on the ghats of the Ganga.
The observance begins with Nahay Khay, continues with Kharna in the evening, and reaches its heart on the third day with sandhya arghya to the setting sun, followed at dawn by usha arghya to the rising sun. Thekua, seasonal fruits, sugarcane and a bamboo soop or daura carry the offerings.
Chhath is largely performed by the family itself, and customs pass from mother to daughter in law. A Pandit can guide the sankalp and vidhi, recite the katha and help families new to the vrat, or those observing it away from home, follow the tradition correctly.
Significance
Surya Dev is worshipped as the visible form of the divine, the giver of light, warmth and life. Chhath is among the few observances in which both the setting and the rising sun are honoured, a reminder that every ending is followed by a new beginning.
Chhathi Maiya is revered in folk tradition as a protector of children. Many families keep the vrat for the wellbeing and long life of their children and household, and continue it across generations once it is taken up.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Families from Bihar, Purvanchal and Varanasi who keep the Chhath vrat
- Vratis taking up Chhath for the first time who want guidance on the vidhi
- Families observing Chhath away from home who wish to follow the correct sequence
- Devotees who wish to offer arghya on the ghats of Varanasi
When to perform
- Kartik Shukla Chaturthi to Saptami, a few days after Diwali
- Chaiti Chhath in the month of Chaitra, observed by some families
- Sandhya arghya on Shashthi evening and usha arghya on Saptami morning
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally observed for the wellbeing and long life of children and family
- Devotees associate the worship of Surya with health, vitality and gratitude
- Believed to bring discipline and purity through the fast and its preparations
- A deeply shared family observance that keeps a regional tradition alive
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Chhath Puja is performed
- 1Nahay KhayOn the first day the vrati bathes, preferably in a river, cleans the home and eats a single pure meal, often of lauki, chana dal and rice cooked without onion or garlic.
- 2KharnaOn the second day the vrati fasts through the day and in the evening prepares kheer of jaggery and rice with roti, which is offered and then taken as prasad before the nirjala fast begins.
- 3Sankalp and preparation of the dauraThe Pandit guides the sankalp in the family's name. Thekua, fruits, sugarcane and other offerings are arranged in bamboo soops and a daura.
- 4Sandhya arghyaOn the third evening the family goes to the ghat, and the vrati stands in the water to offer arghya to the setting sun with milk and water, while songs of Chhath are sung.
- 5Usha arghya and paranaBefore dawn on the fourth day the family returns to the ghat for arghya to the rising sun. The vrati then breaks the fast and prasad is shared.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Bamboo soop and daura (basket)
- Thekua and kasar (laddoo of rice flour)
- Sugarcane with leaves
- Seasonal fruits such as banana, coconut, citrus and water chestnut
- Haldi, ginger and radish plants
- Milk and a copper or brass lota for arghya
- Ghee diyas and cotton wicks
- Sindoor, roli and akshat
- New clothes for the vrati as per custom
- Incense and camphor
We share a samagri list suited to your vidhi before the day. Samagri is not included in the dakshina; it is at an additional cost, agreed after discussion with Pandit ji.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit to guide the sankalp and vidhi
- Chhath katha and mantras for the arghya
- Guidance on the four days, samagri and preparation
- Help choosing a suitable ghat in Varanasi on request
Not included
- Samagri, thekua and fruits (additional cost, agreed with Pandit ji)
- Boat or ghat arrangements unless discussed in advance
- Travel beyond the service area
- Dakshina customs, which vary by family and are discussed openly
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat and preparation; samagri is extra, at a cost agreed with Pandit ji.
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Chhath Puja across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
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Do we need a Pandit for Chhath Puja?
Chhath is mainly performed by the family itself. A Pandit is helpful for the sankalp, the katha and guidance on the vidhi, especially for first time vratis.
Which ghat in Varanasi is good for Chhath arghya?
Many ghats fill with families during Chhath. Share where you are staying and we will suggest a convenient ghat and the best time to arrive.
Can Chhath be observed at home instead of a river?
Yes. Families away from a river often make a small water tank or use a clean pond or terrace setup for the arghya, following the same sequence.
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