Kharna Puja Direction Guide & Prasad Rules – The splendour of the Chhath festival has started. As you know, this year in 2026, Kharna Puja is on 14th November, Saturday. This is the day when the devotees remain waterless throughout the day and perform puja in the evening and then take prasad of jaggery kheer. But do you know how big a role Disha plays in this puja? If not, then read this article completely, because today we will talk about the direction of the stove and the direction of sitting.
In which direction should the stove be in Kharna?
According to Vastu Shastra, the fire angle, i.e. south-east direction, is considered the most auspicious. It is said that the lord of this direction is Agni Dev; hence, Kharna’s stove should be kept there. But if for some reason you are not able to keep the stove in the south-east of your house, then no problem. You can also keep the stove in the east direction.
Which way should the face be while worshipping?
During Kharna Puja, the devotee should sit facing east. The logic behind this is that the Sun God rises from the east; hence, worshipping facing that direction brings auspicious results.
Keep these things in mind while making Kharna Prasad
Cleaning: Before making Prasad, clean the stove and kitchen thoroughly.
Stove and wood: Try to use only an earthen stove and mango wood. This is the traditional way.
Utensils: Use only clean and pure utensils for cooking Prasad.
Ingredients: Make sure to use jaggery, milk and Arwa rice in Kharna Prasad.
Meditation: While making Prasad, keep the attention of Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God in your mind.
Offering: After the Prasad is prepared, offer it to God in the evening after performing proper puja.
What is the importance of Kharna Puja?
Kharna is performed on the second day of Chhath Mahaparva. On this day, devotees observe a waterless fast for the whole day. After bathing in the evening, Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya are worshipped. After this, prasad of jaggery kheer, roti, fruits, etc., is prepared.
After the puja, the devotees first take the Prasad of Kharna. With this, the 36-hour waterless fast of Chhath begins. So this was the complete information about Kharna Puja. If you are also performing this puja, then definitely keep these things in mind. May Chhathi Maiya fulfil everyone’s wishes!