Chhath Puja 2019: Puja Muhurat, Date & Time-All you need to know

Chhath Puja is finally here! It is most auspicious festival in state of Bihar. Chhath Puja is celebrated with lots of grand and galore across nation, especially across states of Bihar, Uttar Presh, and, Jharkhand. festival is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm in Nepal as well. It is a four-day-long festival which commenced on 31st October this year and will be celebrated till 3rd vember 2019.

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What is Chhath Puja?

word Chhath means six, and that’s why it is celebrated on sixth day of Karthika month. According to Hindu Mythology, Chhath Puja is basically worshipping of Surya devta (God of Sun), and as well as his sister,  Chhati Maiya (Shashti devi). Individuals observe nirjala fasts and offer prayers to god and goddess by bathing in holy water in nearest river to m. Chhath Puja is done during sunrise and sunset time. Devotees start ir puja by taking a dip into running river water. y also offer sweets, fruits to 'God of light' and wish for ir prosperity, happiness, and well-being.

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When is Chhath Puja celebrated?

festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated twice a year, take a look.

• Summers- Chaitra Shashthi or Chaiti Chhath in March and April

• Winters- Karthik Chhath in October and vember

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Chhath Puja Important Dates

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Chhath Puja Date and Time:

Timings of Chhath Puja 2019 for vember 2, 2019, are as follows:

• Surya Uday (Sunrise time)-6:38 am

• Surya Ast (Sunset time)-5:51 pm

• Shashthi Tithi Begins - 12:51 am on vember 2, 2019

• Shashthi Tithi Ends - 1:31 am on vember 3, 2019

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