Chhath Puja Kharna Vidhi – Chhath Mahaparva is something else. It’s not a four-day fast, but a festival of purity, devotion, and unwavering faith. It’s celebrated with the Indian style of conversation, “having a lot of fun” and “with full concentration”! According to search results, Chhath Puja will begin on October 25th and end on October 28th in 2025.
Your article is accurate in the context of today (October 2025), where Kharna is being celebrated on October 26th, 2025 (Sunday). The information about the Yogas is according to the Panchang, and the method, offerings, and significance of Kharna are also based on beliefs, which are completely correct.
Chhath Mahaparva: Today is ‘Kharna’, preparations for the 36-hour Nirjala fast!
Chhath is unique. After Nahay-Khaay, today is the second day of the great festival of Chhath, which everyone calls ‘Kharna’ or ‘Lohanda’. This day is different from other festivals—it’s not just a fast, but a grand campaign to purify the body, mind, and soul. Vratis take a vow to observe a 36-hour fast without water this evening after partaking of special offerings.
Why is Kharna special?
Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Mothers observe this difficult fast for the long life and happiness of their children. The word Kharna literally means self-purification (self-purification) after austerity. This day is also significant because it is believed that on this day, Chhathi Maiya enters the home of the vratis and bestows her blessings.
A great combination of 4 auspicious yogas on Kharna today!
Today is even more special! According to the Panchang, 4 highly auspicious yogas are forming on Kharna:
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: Enabling all endeavors to succeed.
Ravi Yoga: Removing all defects.
Shobhan Yoga: Brings good fortune and peace.
Navapancham Rajyoga: This yoga, formed by the auspicious conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury, is considered to bring success in all endeavors.
The Panchami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Kartik month will last today (until 6:04 am on October 27th), after which Shashthi Tithi will begin.
The wonderful atmosphere and offerings of Kharna!
On Kharna, devotees fast the entire day and prepare and worship only after sunset.
Purity of the offerings: A new earthen stove and mango wood are often used to prepare the offerings, as these are considered the purest.
Preparation of the offerings: Typically, jaggery-rice pudding (also known as ‘Rasiyaav’), wheat flour roti or puri, and bananas are prepared.
Procedure: Once the offerings are prepared, they are offered to Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God on a banana leaf.
Breaking the fast: The fasting woman first consumes this prasad herself, and then it is distributed among family and friends. This is the moment when the rigorous Nirjala fast of the next 36 hours begins.
The aroma of jaggery kheer permeates the atmosphere, the traditional Chhath songs sung by women (such as “Kaanch Hi Bans Ke Bahangiya”), and the fun of children make this day not just a religious but also a cultural celebration that unites the entire family. By consuming this Kharna prasad, the fasting woman prepares herself physically and mentally for the next two days.