- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Yamuna Chhath 2025 Date: Yamuna Jayanti or Yamuna Chhath is a significant Hindu festival honouring Goddess Yamuna. This sacred day is celebrated with great fervour in Mathura and Vrindavan. Yamuna Chhath commemorates the goddess's descent to Earth, marking her birth anniversary. This auspicious day falls on the sixth day of the waxing moon phase during the Hindu month of Chaitra. Devotees observe this day with reverence, celebrating the goddess's divine presence and significance in Hindu legends. This year, Yamuna Chhath will be observed on 3rd April 2025.
Yamuna Chhath 2025: Date And Time
- Yamuna Chhath 2025 Date: 3rd April 2025, Thursday
- Shashthi Tithi Begins: 11:49 PM, 02nd April 2025
- Shashthi Tithi Ends: 09:41 PM, 03rd April 2025
Yamuna Chhath 2025: Significance
In Hinduism, Goddess Yamuna is revered as Lord Krishna's consort, earning her immense respect from the people of Braj. This devotion is evident in the fervent celebrations of Yamuna Chhath in Vrindavan and Mathura. The festival is a vibrant display of faith and enthusiasm, showcasing the deep connection between the people and their beloved goddess.
River Yamuna is considered sacred in India, alongside other revered rivers like the Ganga and Saraswati. According to Hindu legends, the River Yamuna descended to Earth during the sixth day of the Chaitra month. The festival serves as a reminder of the goddess's importance and the sacredness of the river.
Yamuna Chhath, or Yamuna Jayanti is a vibrant Hindu festival honouring Goddess Yamuna predominantly celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan, commemorating her divine descent to Earth. (Image Source: Canva)
Yamuna Chhath 2025: Rituals
On the sacred day of Yamuna Chhath, devotees rise before dawn to take a spiritual bath in the Yamuna River at sunrise and sunset. This sacred ritual is believed to purify the soul and bring eternal joy and love.
The ghats are meticulously cleaned for this occasion, and the sound of crackers fills the air. Special pujas are offered to Goddess Yamuna at specific times, calculated based on astronomical observations. As the goddess is revered as Lord Krishna's companion, devotees also worship him on this day.
Devotees observe a strict 24-hour fast on Yamuna Chhath, abstaining from food and drink. The fast is broken the next day after completing the morning puja rituals. Special food offerings, known as 'naivedyam' are prepared for Goddess Yamuna. After the puja, food is donated to Brahmins.
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