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Chhath Puja Evening Arghya: Chhath, the great festival of folk faith, lasts for four days, which is considered dedicated to Chhathi Maiya and Sun God. The first day of Chhath Puja is Nahay-Khay, the second day is Kharna, the third day is Evening Arghya and the fourth day is Usha Arghya. There is a tradition of offering Arghya to the setting sun on the third day of Chhath Puja. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in the cities of Bihar, Jharkhand and UP. Arghya is usually offered to the rising sun. In such a situation, many people have a question in their mind that why do they offer Arghya to the setting sun during Chhath? Let us tell you the reason for this.
What is the time of evening Arghya of Chhath Puja?
This year (2025), the evening Arghya of Chhath Puja will be offered at 5.40 pm on Monday, 27th October. This is the Shashthi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month and after this, Arghya will be offered to the rising sun in the morning on Tuesday, 28th October, the next day.
- Sandhya Arghya (to the setting sun): 27 October, Monday, 5:40 pm.
- Usha Arghya (on the rising sun) and Paran: on Tuesday, 28 October.
Why do we offer water to the setting sun?
The main reason for offering Arghya to the setting sun during Chhath Puja is that it represents the ups and downs and balance of life, it symbolizes a new beginning and attainment of the fruits of hard work and penance. According to religious beliefs, Surya is with his wife Pratyusha in the evening, hence worshiping at this time removes the problems in life, fulfills wishes and brings happiness and prosperity.
Reasons for offering water to the setting sun
Symbol of life cycle:- The setting sun shows that after every ending there is a new beginning.
Hard work and getting results:- This symbolizes that the time has come to get the fruits of a person’s hard work and penance.
solve problems:- Offering Arghya to the setting sun provides relief from problems and litigation in life.
positive energy:- Offering Arghya to the setting sun maintains positive energy, strength and balance in life.
Religious importance:- According to mythology, worshiping the setting sun protects from untimely death and preserves life.
There is a sacred belief that in the evening the Sun God is with his second wife Pratyusha. Pratyusha is considered the goddess of evening time. At the same time, Usha, the first wife of Sun God, is considered the goddess of morning rays. It is said that offering Arghya to the setting sun in the evening provides relief from mental stress and brings peace in life.
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