Chhath Puja 2025: 5 fascinating facts you need to know

Chhath Puja 2025: 5 fascinating facts you need to know Kaveri Amin Mid-Day Lifestyle By Kaveri Amin Published Oct 24, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Festival of the Sun Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, celebrating gratitude and purity [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Dates Chhath Puja is observed over four days, usually in October–November, following Diwali. This year it will be celebrated from October 25-28 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rituals Devotees observe strict fasting, take holy dips, and offer Arghya (water) to the setting and rising sun [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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