- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 Usha Arghya: Chaiti Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. This festival is celebrated with great devotion in northern India, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The celebrations for this festival begin on the fourth day of the Chaitra month's Shukla Paksha and conclude on the seventh day.
During this festival, devotees offer arghya to the Surya Dev with devotion, performing rituals in the hope of getting their wishes fulfilled. With enthusiasm and dedication, people observe Chaiti Chhath Puja, seeking the Sun God's blessings for prosperity, happiness and well-being. The last day of Chaiti Chhath Puja - Usha Arghya will take place on 4th April 2025.
Check out all the details regarding the sunrise timings, significance and rituals for the last day of Chaiti Chhath Mahaparv below:
Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025: Usha Arghya Date And Sunrise Time
- Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025 Usha Arghya Date: 4th April 2025, Friday
- Sunrise Time: 06:08 AM
Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025: Significance Of Usha Arghya
Usha Arghya, the last day of Chhath festivities symbolises gratitude and new beginnings. Devotees express their heartfelt gratitude to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya for their blessings and offer prayers to them for continued prosperity. As devotees break their 36-hour fast, they chant hymns and prayers, honouring the power and vitality of the rising Sun. This sacred ritual fosters a deeper connection with the divine, allowing devotees to rejuvenate their spirits and welcome new opportunities.
Usha Arghya is performed during the Sunrise, marking the conclusion of the 4-day-long Chaiti Chhath Puja festivities. (Image Source: Freepik)
Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025: Rituals Of Usha Arghya
On Usha Arghya, women offer water to the rising Sun, marking the culmination of the 4-day Chaiti Chhath festivities. During sunrise, devotees gather near water bodies such as rivers or ponds, carrying traditional offerings like thekua, fruits and sugarcane.
Devotees offer these items to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya as a mark of gratitude and offer prayers for their family’s prosperity and health. As devotees pray and make their offerings, they express their appreciation for the Surya Dev’s life-giving energy and seek his protection.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
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