Chhath Puja 2020, Day 3: Devotees to offer ‘argha’, prasad to Sun God — Know importance of this day
Chhath Puja 2020: Several components of India are all set to rejoice Chhath Puja or Chhath Parva. It is a four-day competition largely celebrated by folks from Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar and a few components of Nepal. This competition begins with Kartik Shukla Chaturthi and ends with Kartik Shukla Saptami.
To thank the Sun Lord for sustaining life on Earth, girls observe quick, supply their prayers and conclude the puja by worshipping Chhati Maiyya. They additionally thank Chhath Maiya, generally generally known as Usha, the spouse of Sun God.
This yr, the principle celebration will happen on the third day, November 20, the place when devotees will supply ‘Argha’ to the Sun God at sundown and supply prasad. On the fourth and final day, devotees pray earlier than dawn and finish their quick by consuming particular prasad and delicacies.
Chhath Puja 2020: Date and timings:
Day 1: Kaddu Bhaat or Nahay Khay — Nov 18
The competition is unfold throughout 4 days, starting with Shakul Chaturthi and concluding with Saptami. The principal day of the competition embody Chhath Pujan and Sandhya Arghya on Shashti which is on November 18, 2020.
Sunrise timing: 6:46 am
Sunset timing: 5:26 pm
Day 2: Kharna — Nov 19
The second day, ie, on the Panchami Tithi, devotees rejoice Kharna, by observing Nirjala vrat (fasting with out consuming even a drop of water) from dawn to sundown. They break their quick solely after providing their prayers to the Sun God throughout sundown. On this present day, girls put together sweets as prasad. The prasad choices embody sweets, Kheer, Thekua and fruits (primarily sugarcane, candy lime and banana) supplied in small bamboo soop winnows. The meals is strictly vegetarian and is cooked with out salt, onions or garlic. Emphasis is placed on sustaining the purity of the meals.
This yr Lohanda and Kharna falls on November 19, 2020.
Sunrise time: 6:47 am
Sunset time: 5:26 pm
Day 3: Chhath puja — Nov 20
The principal day of Chhath Puja is on the Shashthi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Chhath Puja is completed on this present day solely. The third day of the competition is the principle puja day, and it’s known as Chhath Puja. It is noticed on Shashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. On this present day, girls supply Sandhya Arghya. Women observe a day-long quick and break it solely on the next day after dawn.
Sunrise time: 6:48 am
Sunset time: 5:26 pm
Day 4: Usha Arghya — Nov 20
The final day of Chhath Puja is noticed on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. Women, who observe the Chhat Puja Vrat, break their quick (do the Parana) on this present day. They supply their prayers and water to the Sun God. This yr, Usha Arghya and Parana of Chhath Puja will happen on November 21.
Sunrise time: 6:49 am
Sunset time: 5:25 PM
Interestingly, dawn and sundown timings are of nice significance as a result of they signify the cycle of beginning and loss of life.
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