Here are some key guidelines for Nahay Khay: • House Cleaning: Thoroughly clean the home to maintain purity and hygiene throughout the festival. • Morning Bath: Take an early bath before consuming any food. • Preparation of Prasad: Use fresh ...

The four-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God and his sister Chhathi Maiya, a divine form of Devi Prakriti.

Nahay Khay marks the first day of Chhath Puja. With the start of Nahay Khay, all preparations for Chhath begin. Let’s learn about the Nahay Khay Puja timing of this year and its significance.

KARNAL: The Chhath Puja began with fervour in Karnal, Haryana on Tuesday, with devotees across the city gearing up for the four-day-long celebrations in honour of Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God.

Chhath Puja, a revered festival primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, marks the worship of the Sun God (Surya) and his consort, Chhathi Maiya. The festival spans four days, each with its own significance and rituals.

Chhath Puja festivities begin with Nahay Khay, a four-day festival involving strict rituals and fasting to honor the Sun God.

Chhath Puja 2024 will bring communities together to celebrate resilience, devotion, and gratitude towards the natural elements, particularly the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. It is a time for families to come together,

Chhath Puja festivities begin with Nahay Khay on November 5, followed by Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and ends with Usha Arghya on November 8.

The second day of Chhath is known as Kharna. On this day, people observe a fast without eating or drinking anything, even water, from sunrise to sunset. Read on to know the date and puja vidhi of Kharna Puja.