Chhath Sandhya Arghya 2025

Chhath sandhya arag time 2025: Chhath, the great festival of faith, is celebrated for the worship of Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. During this time, women observe a 36-hour waterless fast for the long life and prosperity of their children. This fast is considered one of the most difficult fasts. Chhath Puja starts with Nahay-Khay and the next day a 36-hour fast is started from Kharna. Also, Arghya is offered twice during Chhath Puja – one is evening Arghya and the other is Usha Arghya. The first i.e. evening Arghya will be offered on Monday, 27th October. Let us tell you what is the auspicious time for offering Sandhya Arghya in Chhath Puja, how to give Sandhya Arghya and what is the mantra for giving Sandhya Arghya.

When is the first Arghya of Chhath Puja? (Chhath Sandhya Arghya Time)

Arghya is offered to the setting sun in the evening on the third day of Chhath Puja. During this time it is auspicious to chant the mantras of Surya and Shashthi Mata. On this day, people observe fast without consuming food and water and it is the main day of Chhath Puja. Then on the next day, Usha Arghya i.e. Arghya is offered to the rising sun and the fast is broken.

1. Evening Arghya Time on 27th October – From 4:50 pm to 5:41 pm.

How is evening Arghya offered in Chhath Puja?

Evening Arghya in Chhath Puja is the main day of Chhath Puja, when the devotees stand in waist-deep water and offer Arghya to the setting sun. This is done on the Shashti Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha. During this time, some fruits etc. Prasad are arranged in a bamboo basket, which is offered to the setting sun.

Method of Sandhya Arghya (Sandhya Arghya Vidhi)

• Offer Sandhya Arghya at sunset on the Shashthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha.
• Decorate thekua, fruits, coconut, sugarcane and rice laddus in a bamboo basket.
• The fasting person should stand in waist-deep water on the banks of a river or pond.
• After this, mix milk and water and offer Arghya to the Sun.
• Also offer the ingredients prepared in the soup to the Sun God.
• During this time, chant folk songs or mantras of Chhathi Maiya.

What is the mantra for offering Arghya to the Sun? (Sandhya Arghya Mantra)

Sun in Chhath Puja While offering Arghya, you can chant the following mantras-

• Om green green sunray Namah
• Om disgusting sunray Namah
• Om Adityaya Namah

Apart from this, the most popular mantra for offering Arghya to the Sun is “Om disgusting sunray Namah”, which should be repeated continuously while offering Arghya.

Importance of Evening Arghya

Health and prosperity:- By offering Sandhya Arghya, a person attains health and prosperity. Also, sins are destroyed.

Ups and downs of life:- Offering Arghya to the setting sun is a symbol of understanding the ups and downs of life.

Gratitude towards nature:- This ritual is considered a way of expressing gratitude towards nature.

Prosperity of children:- During this time, wishes are made for the prosperity and longevity of the children.

Rules for offering water to the Sun

• While offering evening Arghya, the face should be towards east.
• While offering water to the Sun, both hands should be kept above the head.
• Mixing Roli, sandalwood or red flowers in water is considered auspicious.
• After offering Arghya, do Surya Namaskar or do three parikrama.
• Avoid water falling on the feet, immerse it in a pot or on the ground.

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