The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Chhath Puja in Varanasi
Chhath is one of the biggest festivals on the ghats of Varanasi, when families from Purvanchal and Bihar stand in the Ganga to offer arghya to the setting and rising sun.
A Pandit can guide your family through the Chhath rites, explain the sankalp and the order of the arghyas, and be present at the ghat for the evening and morning offerings as agreed.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha, nirvighnaṁ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Chhath Puja
For many families, offering arghya in the Ganga at Kashi is the most meaningful way to observe Chhath. The ghats fill with lamps, songs and soop baskets of thekua and fruit.
Families who have moved away often return to Varanasi for Chhath, or arrange for the rites here on behalf of an elder who keeps the vrat.
Local traditions & timing
- Ghats are extremely crowded on both arghya days; reach well before sunset and sunrise.
- Families often reserve a spot on the ghat the day before; ask the Pandit for guidance.
- Traffic restrictions near the river are common during Chhath; plan routes early.
- The vrati observes a strict fast; plan seating and warm clothing for the early morning arghya.
Where it's performed
- A ghat on the Ganga, chosen with the Pandit
- A water body or pond near your home, if the family prefers
- Your home, for the Kharna puja and preparations
Planning tips
- Book the Pandit well ahead; Chhath is one of the busiest times of the year.
- Prepare soop, dauri, thekua, sugarcane and seasonal fruit, or ask us for a samagri list.
- Share which ghat is convenient for your family.
About Chhath 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.
Duration
Four days, with the Pandit present for the arghya as agreed
Pricing
On enquiry
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In-person only
Chhath Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Is a Pandit necessary for Chhath Puja?
Many families perform Chhath themselves by tradition. A Pandit helps with the sankalp, the order of rites and the arghya, which is useful for first time vratis or families away from elders.
Can the Pandit come to the ghat for both arghyas?
Yes, where agreed in advance. Tell us the ghat and timings, and we will confirm availability for the evening and morning arghya.
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