- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:44 AM (IST)
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Chhath Puja 2024 Day 2: Chhath Puja, a sacred Hindu festival, honours the Sun God, Surya, and his consort, Usha. It's a four-day celebration, where devotees worship the sun's energy, seeking health, prosperity, and happiness. Day 2, known as Kharna, focuses on purification and self-reflection. Devotees fast from dawn till dusk, consuming only water and gur (jaggery) water. They then break their fast with a sweet prasad, kharra, made from gur, wheat flour, and water. This ritual cleanses the mind and body, preparing for the subsequent days' worship. Kharna signifies the importance of self-discipline, gratitude, and devotion, setting the stage for the main Chhath Puja rituals.
Check out the sunrise, sunset time, significance and rituals for Kharna during Chhath Puja below:
Chhath Puja 2024 Day 2: Kharna Date, Sunrise And Sunset Time
Chhath Puja 2024 Day 2 Kharna Date: 6th November 2024
Sunrise Time On Kharna 2024: 6:15 AM
Sunset Time On Kharna 2024: 5:51 PM
Chhath Puja 2024 Day 2: Kharna Significance
Kharna, the second day of Chhath Puja, holds immense significance as a purification ritual. Devotees observe a rigorous fast, known as Nirjala Vrata, from dawn till dusk, consuming only water and gur (jaggery) water. This fasting period helps cleanse the mind and body, preparing for the subsequent days' worship. The fast is broken with a sweet prasad, kharra, made from gur, wheat flour, and water, symbolizing self-reflection and gratitude.
The Kharna ritual signifies the importance of self-discipline, spiritual growth, and devotion. By controlling hunger and thirst, devotees develop mental strength and focus. Kharna also represents the balance between physical and spiritual well-being. The offerings made during Kharna are believed to nourish the sun's energy within, fostering inner light and wisdom. This sacred ritual sets the stage for the main Chhath Puja worship, where devotees pay homage to the Sun God, Surya, and his consort, Usha, seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and happiness.
Chhath Puja honours Sun God Surya, seeking health, prosperity, and happiness, promoting gratitude, self-discipline, and spiritual growth. (Image Source: Freepik)
Chhath Puja 2024 Day 2: Kharna Rituals
During Kharna, the second day of Chhath Puja, devotees observe a rigorous fast, known as Nirjala Vrata, from dawn till dusk. They consume only water and gur (jaggery) water throughout the day. In the evening, they break their fast with a sweet prasad, kharra, made from gur, wheat flour, and water. This ritual is performed in the presence of family members and friends, fostering unity and bonding.
The evening ritual involves cooking the kharra prasad in earthen pots on an open fire or stove. Devotees offer prayers to the Sun God, Surya, and his consort, Usha, seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and happiness. The prasad is then distributed among family and friends, symbolising the sharing of joy and gratitude. The remaining prasad is stored for the next day's offerings. Kharna's rituals emphasise the importance of self-discipline, spiritual growth, and devotion, preparing devotees for the subsequent days' worship and the main Chhath Puja rituals.
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