The four-day Chhath Mahaparv began with the 'Nahay-Khay' ritual on Tuesday in Madhya Pradesh, just like other states.Devotees cleaned their homes and took a holy bath for complete purity and piousness.

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

Chhath Puja is a sacred Hindu festival lasting four days, dedicated to worshipping the Sun God and his sister Chhathi Maiya. It occurs on the sixth day of the Kartika lunar month. The celebration of Chhath Puja begins this year on November 5 with the Nahay Khay ritual.

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

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.

Chhath Mahaparv is celebrated with fervor, primarily in Northern India, such as Bihar, Jharkhand and Delhi. The Chhath festival honors the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, who is regarded as the sister of the Sun.

The day of Nahay Khay is followed by Kharna, which is day 2 of the festival and falls on Panchami Tithi; thereafter it's Chhath Puja on Shashthi, and concludes with Usha Arghya on Saptami Tithi. The festivities will conclude on November 8,

Chhath Puja 2024 is a festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya (Mother Shashti), who is believed to be the Sun's sister.

The fourth and final day of the celebration is called Usha Arghya or Parana Day. On this day, offer water (arghya) to the rising sun and end the fast after taking prasad.