Essential Things To Keep In Mind About Kharna Chhath Puja 2024

Kharna Chhath Puja 2024: As the celebrations of Chhath Puja continue let the blessings of Lord Surya and his sister Chhathi Maiya be on you and your family. The second day of the four-day-long Chhath Puja celebration is called Kharna.

Kharna Chhath Puja Date And Auspicious Time

As per the Hindu calendar, Kharna Chhath Puja is observed on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. This year it falls on November 6, Wednesday i.e. today. The auspicious time for Kharna Chhath Puja begins on Wednesday, November 6 at 12:16 am and ends at 12:41 am on Thursday, November 7.

On the day of Kharna Chhath Puja, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset is at 5:40 pm, as per Drik Panchang. The auspicious time for Brahma Muhurta begins at 4:52 am to 5:45 am. Chara-Aam Muhurta starts at 9:20 am to 10:42 am. Labh-Unnati Muhurta is from 10:42 am to 12:05 pm. Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurta is between 12:05 pm to 1:27 pm. Shubh-Uttam Muhurta starts from 2:49 pm to 4:11 pm. And, Kharna Puja Muhurat begins at 5:29 pm to 7:48 pm.

Kharna Chhath Puja Rules

• On Kharna Chhath Puja devotees participate in preparing prasad in the evening to offer to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya. 
• The first offering of prasad has to be given to the Goddess, only then devotees on fasting can indulge in the Chatth Puja prasad, which is followed by 36 hours of continuous Nirjala fasting.
• Only those who participate in fasting can prepare the Bhog.
• Preparing food items such as Rice, Milk, Jaggery Kheer and Roti is considered auspicious, according to beliefs.
• Ensure that the Jaggery Kheer is prepared in a brass pot on an earthen stove.
• According to traditional belief, devotees on fast must only sleep on a mat laid on the ground.

Conclusion

As you celebrate Kharna Chhath Puja, may Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya bless all your wishes and prayers. Happy Kharna Chhath Puja 2024!