Chhath Sandhya Arghya: Today is the third day of Chhath festival, know the rules of offering evening Arghya to the Sun.

Chhath Puja 2025 Sandhya Arghya: During the festival of Chhath, Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya are worshipped. Today is the third day of Chhath Mahaparva. Today is the day of evening Arghya. This evening, Arghya will be offered to the setting sun. By offering Arghya to the setting sun, wishes are made for the well-being of the family and children.

The fast of Chhath Puja is kept for the long life of the children. Why is Arghya offered to the setting sun during this fast? What are the rules for offering Arghya to the Sun? Let us know about this.

Time of Arghya before Chhath Puja (Chhath Sandhya Arghya Time)

In Chhath Puja, Arghya will be offered to the setting sun this evening. During this time, mantras of Surya and Shashthi Mata should be chanted. On this day, the fasting people observe Nirjala fast, which starts after receiving the Prasad on the day of Kharna. The day of Sandhya Arghya is the main day of Chhath Puja. Today evening Arghya time is from 4:50 pm to 5:41 pm. Tomorrow Usha Arghya i.e. Arghya will be offered to the rising sun and the fast will be broken.

Rules for offering Arghya to the Sun (Surya Arghya Niyam)

To offer Arghya to the Sun, a copper pot or pot should be taken. While offering evening Arghya, the face should be kept towards east. While offering water to the Sun, both hands should be kept above the head. Red sandalwood, vermillion and red flowers should be added to the water offered to the Sun. While offering Arghya, Surya Mantra Om Suryay Namah should be chanted. After this, one should revolve 3 times while facing the sun. Water should be avoided from falling on the feet. It should be immersed in a pot or on the ground.

Importance of Sandhya Arghya (Chhath Sandhya Arghya Significance)

In the festival of Chhath, evening Arghya is dedicated to Pratyusha, wife of Sun God. Which is considered to be the last ray of Sun God. The evening Arghya offered to the Sun God is said to be a symbol of gratitude and balance. Gratitude to nature is expressed through evening Arghya. It also shows the feeling of accepting every ups and downs of life.

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