Chhath Puja Ghats In Allahabad, Lucknow and Varanasi: Check Timings And Other Details

Chhath Puja is a four-day long auspicious Hindu festival held annually to pay reverence to Lord Surya and sister Chhathi Maya, the sixth avatar of Devi Prakriti. The religious festivities are slated to begin from November 5 till November 8. During, this period women are known to fast without water and provide offerings to Usha and Pratyusha, whilst staying afoot on a river body.

While this festival is known to celebrated with great pomp and show in Bihar, the festivities are equally grand in certain cities of Uttar Pradesh from Allahabad to Varanasi. The festival is usually celebrated on sixth day of Kartika, the lunar month, six days after Deepavali celebrations. Check out the ghats to observe Chhath Puja's sunrise and sunset rituals at these historic cities.

Chhat Puja at Lucknow's Gomti Ghat

Chhath Puja in Lucknow will attract over 10 lakh devotees from Nov 5-8, with enhanced safety, cleanliness, and facilities at Gomti ghats. The beautification of the ghats close to Gomti river are being done for a serene, and peaceful Chhath Puja experience this year. The alternative ghat to visit when in Lucknow during the festivities of Chhath Puja is Jhulelal Ghat.

Chhath Puja 2024: Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kedar Ghat

If you find yourself in Varanasi, during Chhath Puja celebration, make sure to visit the iconic ghats from Kedar Ghat to  Dashashwamedh Ghat, situated in one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities. They are known to attract devotees from across the country to observe the sunrise, and sunset rituals. The environment that ritual observers find themselves is infused with the religious rhythm that resides in the heart of this city.Women

Experience Chhat Puja Saraswati Ghat, Prayagraj

Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in the holy city of Prayagraj, Saraswati Ghat stands as a testament to spiritual fervour and architectural brilliance. Named after the revered Hindu goddess of knowledge and arts, Saraswati Ghat represents religious serenity. During the Chhath Puja festival, devotees flock to Saraswati Ghat to seek blessings as they perform rituals during sunrise an sunset. 

Key Chhath Puja timings

On 5th November, which is Day 1 of Chhath Puja in 2024, the sunrise timing is 6:35 AM, and sunset timing is 4:53 PM. The following day Lohanda rituals are performed with the sunset taking place at 6:37 AM and sunset on 4:51 PM. On the final day, which falls on November 8, Usha Arghya is observed. The sunrise timing for this day is 6:38 AM, and sunset falls at 4:50 PM. 

Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kedar Ghat

If you find yourself in Varanasi, during Chhath Puja celebration, make sure to visit the iconic ghats from Kedar Ghat to  Dashashwamedh Ghat, situated in one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities. They are known to attract devotees from across 
the country to observe the sunrise, and sunset rituals. The environment that ritual observers find themselves is infused with the religious rhythm that resides in the heart of this city.

Key Chhath Puja Timings

On 5th November, which is Day 1 of Chhath Puja in 2024, the sunrise timing is 6:35 AM, and sunset timing is 4:53 PM. The following day Lohanda rituals are performed with the sunset taking place at 6:37 AM and sunset on 4:51 PM. On the final day, which falls on November 8, Usha Arghya is observed. The sunrise timing for this day is 6:38 AM, and sunset falls at 4:50 PM.

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