Chhath Puja 2025 Kharna: Sunrise, Rituals & Meaning You Must Know
Chhath Puja 2025 Kharna Day Overview
Chhath Puja 2025, one of India’s most spiritually vibrant festivals, continues on its second day—Kharna—on October 26. This sacred day is celebrated with deep devotion across Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. Kharna marks a turning point in the four-day Chhath Puja journey, where devotees observe a strict fast and offer heartfelt prayers to Lord Surya (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. According to Drik Panchang, sunrise on Kharna will be at 6:12 AM and sunset at 5:55 PM. These timings are crucial for performing rituals and breaking the fast. Let’s explore the rituals, significance, and spiritual depth of this powerful day.
Kharna 2025 Sunrise & Sunset Timings
- Location: Patna, Bihar | Ranchi, Jharkhand | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh | Kathmandu, Nepal
- Sunrise: 6:12 AM IST
- Sunset: 5:55 PM IST
These timings guide the Nirjala Vrata (fast without water) and the evening prasad preparation. Devotees begin their day with a holy bath in rivers like the Ganga, Sone, or Kosi, marking the start of purification.
Kharna Rituals 2025: Fasting, Prasad & Cleanliness
On Kharna, devotees follow a strict Nirjala fast from sunrise to sunset. They consume only jaggery water during the day, symbolizing purification and self-control. After sunset, the fast is broken with a sacred prasad called kharra or rasaio.
Prasad Preparation
- Made from wheat flour, jaggery, and water
- Cooked in earthen pots for purity
- Served with banana, rice kheer, and ghee-soaked puris
This prasad is offered to Chhathi Maiya and shared with family and neighbors. The remaining is saved for the next day’s Sandhya Arghya.
Spiritual Significance of Kharna in Chhath Puja
Kharna is not just about fasting—it’s a spiritual cleanse. It prepares the devotee for the final two days of Chhath Puja, which involve offering Arghya to the setting and rising sun.
Why Kharna Matters
- Symbolizes gratitude, discipline, and devotion
- Strengthens mental focus and inner peace
- Connects devotees with nature’s rhythms and cosmic energy
The act of fasting and praying during Kharna is believed to bring health, prosperity, and family harmony.
Regional Celebrations: Bihar, Jharkhand, UP & Nepal
In Patna, ghats along the Ganga are decorated with diyas and rangoli. In Ranchi, families gather at ponds and lakes for evening rituals. In Gorakhpur, community kitchens prepare prasad for hundreds. In Kathmandu, Chhath Puja is celebrated with equal fervor, especially among the Maithili-speaking population.
These geo-specific traditions make Kharna a pan-regional celebration of purity and light.
📿 Kharna Samagri List 2025
Here’s what you need for Kharna rituals:
- Wheat flour (atta)
- Jaggery (gud)
- Bananas
- Earthen pots (mitti ke bartan)
- Rice (chawal)
- Milk (doodh)
- Ghee
- Fruits (seasonal)
- Tulsi leaves
- Gangajal (holy water)
For a complete list, visit Free Press Journal’s Kharna Samagri Guide Free Press Journal.
How to Observe Kharna: Step-by-Step Rituals
- Morning bath in holy river or pond
- Clean home and kitchen thoroughly
- Prepare prasad in earthen pots
- Observe Nirjala fast from sunrise to sunset
- Break fast after sunset with prasad
- Offer prayers to Surya and Chhathi Maiya
- Share prasad with family and neighbors
These steps ensure spiritual alignment and community bonding.
🔗 External Sources
- Hindustan Times: Kharna 2025 Rituals & Timings Hindustan Times
- Free Press Journal: Kharna Samagri List Free Press Journal
- News18: Kharna Significance News18
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