New Delhi: Chhath Puja 2025 will conclude with the sacred Usha Arghya on October 28. This final day holds special significance for devotees who gather before sunrise to offer prayers to the rising Sun and thank Chhathi Maiya for prosperity, family well-being, and fulfilment of wishes. The ritual marks the completion of the four-day observance that began with Nahay Khay, followed by Kharna, the Sandhya Arghya to the setting Sun, and ends with the morning Usha Arghya.

On this day, devotees stand waist-deep in water, facing the horizon as the first rays of sunlight touch the sky. It is a deeply emotional and spiritual moment symbolising purity, surrender, and gratitude. The act of offering arghya represents the devotee’s connection to nature and acknowledgement of the Sun’s life-giving energy.

Chhath Puja 2025: Usha Arghya Sunrise and Sunset Timings for major cities

According to the Drik Panchang and regional Panchangs, the following are the approximate sunrise and sunset timings across major Indian cities for October 28, 2025. Devotees are advised to reach the ghat or riverbank well before sunrise to prepare offerings calmly and respectfully.

Usha Arghya Muhurat for October 28, 2025

The most auspicious time to offer Usha Arghya generally falls between 10 to 15 minutes before and after sunrise. The following table provides approximate muhurat windows based on local sunrise.

How to Perform the Usha Arghya Ritual

1. Arrive before dawn at a clean and safe ghat or riverbank.

2. Prepare your offerings, including fruits, sugarcane, coconuts, betel leaves, thekua, and earthen lamps in a bamboo basket.

3. Light diyas and stand in waist-deep water facing east before sunrise.

4. Offer arghya with both hands raised, slowly pouring water while praying silently or chanting traditional hymns.

5. Maintain peace and focus throughout the ritual, keeping the atmosphere serene.

6. After completing the offering, devotees may proceed for Paran after sunrise prayers.

Spirrital Menganing of Usha Arghy.

Usha Arghya represents the rising of new hope, the end of hardship, and the gratitude of life. It celebrates the balance between endurance and devotion. The rays of the morning Sun are believed to purify both body and spirit, bringing energy, clarity, and emotional renewal. The ritual strengthens the bond between humanity and nature, reminding devotees that life’s cycles of darkness and light are continuous and interconnected.

As the Sun rises on October 28, millions of devotees across India will lift their offerings to the sky, eyes closed in prayer and hearts filled with faith. The Usha Arghya is not only a closing ceremony of Chhath Puja but also a symbolic awakening—a moment of grace that renews hope, health, and happiness for the year ahead.

May the divine light of Surya Dev guide every home with warmth, peace, and prosperity.