The second day of Chhath Puja is called Kharna, which marks the beginning of the fast. On this day, devotees prepare jaggery-rice kheer and roti and offer it to Chhathi Maiya. After this, a waterless fast of 36 hours is observed. Special importance of mango wood and earthen stove in this puja-
What is Kharna in Chhath: The great festival of Chhath holds special significance in Hindu religion and is celebrated with great pomp in many states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Sun God and Chhathi Maiya are worshiped in this holy festival. Chhath will start from 25th October and end on 28th November. Kharna is the second day of Chhath Puja. On the day of Kharna, puja is performed and the fast begins. Kharna fast is for 36 hours. If you are performing Chhath Puja for the first time, it is important for you to understand Kharna, its significance, rituals and ingredients. Let us know about Kharna in detail.
What is the auspicious time of Kharna?
Kharna Puja will be celebrated on 26 October 2025. On this day, sunrise will be at 6:29 am and sunset will be at 5:41 pm. Therefore, you can perform Kharna puja and offer prasad after 5:41 pm. By worshiping Kharna in this auspicious time, one gets the blessings of Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
What materials are required for Kharna Puja?
- clay stove
- Jaggery for jaggery kheer
- rice for kheer
- rice flour
- milk and ganga water
- banana for prasad
- clay pots for cooking
What is Kharna Prasad?
Kharna Prasad is a special prasad made on the second day of Chhath Puja (Kharna), which consists of jaggery and rice pudding (also known as Rasiyav). Wheat flour roti or puri is also made with this prasad. After offering bhog to Chhathi Maiya, the devotees consume it, after which the 36-hour Nirjala fast begins.
What should be eaten on the day of Kharna?
On the day of Kharna, fasting people eat jaggery-rice pudding cooked on a new earthen stove after sunset. On the day of Kharna, roti or puri made of banana and wheat flour is also eaten as Prasad. Only after eating these things, the devotee starts the fast of 36 hours.
- Jaggery-Rice Kheer: This is the main prasad of Kharna, which is made with mango wood on an earthen stove and in a brass vessel.
- Banana: Banana is also eaten along with kheer on the day of Kharna.
- Roti or Puri: Roti or Puri made from wheat flour is also eaten on the day of Kharna.
What is the method of Kharna Puja?
Kharna Puja is performed on the second day of Chhath Puja. In this ritual, devotees observe Nirjala fast for the whole day. In the evening, kheer is made using mango wood on an earthen stove. After the puja, the devotees first eat kheer and roti. Then the Prasad of Kharna is distributed among other members of the family. After receiving the Prasad, the 36-hour fast begins.
Kharna Puja Method (Kharna Puja Kaise Kare)
- Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes.
- Do not eat or drink anything from sunrise to sunset.
- Clean the place of worship thoroughly and sprinkle Ganga water.
- After sunset, take bath and wear clean clothes.
- Make kheer with mango wood on a new earthen stove.
- You can also make ghee coated rotis.
- Offer kheer, roti, fruits etc. to Chhathi Maiya and Sun God.
- First of all, the vrat should consume the prasad prepared for Kharna.
- After receiving the Prasad, a 36-hour Nirjala fast will begin, which will end after offering Arghya to the Sun on the fourth day.
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What are the rules of Kharna?
- Jaggery kheer and roti should be made in a brass vessel on an earthen stove.
- While preparing Prasad, complete purity and cleanliness should be taken care of.
- This Prasad should be made only by the fasting person.
- After fasting the whole day, Prasad should be taken in the evening.
- Before receiving the Prasad, place the kheer and other dishes on a banana leaf and offer it to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
- The devotee can eat or drink anything only after receiving the Prasad.
- The 36 hour Nirjala fast starts only after Kharna Prasad.
- The fasting person should sleep on a mat spread on the floor throughout the day.
- Only after accepting the Prasad can other members of the family accept it.
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