Chhath Puja 2026: why devotees worship the setting Sun and what makes Kharna significant
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Chhath Puja 2026: why devotees worship the setting Sun and what makes Kharna significant
As Chhath Puja enters its second day on Saturday, devotees are observing Kharna, the ritual that precedes a 36-hour fast without food or water. The four-day festival, especially important in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, honours Surya Dev, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya through prayers for health, prosperity and the well-being of […]
Chhath Puja: Devotees observe Kharna ritual – The Indian Awaaz
Last Updated on November 14, 2026 12:04 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN/ WEB DESK The festival of Chhath Puja is being observed with religious fervour and devotion across the country, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. On the second day of the four-day festival, devotees will be observing the traditional Kharna ritual today. On the occasion, devotees observe a day-long fast, abstaining from both food and water. The fast is…
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