Chhath Puja - dos and don'ts

✅ Chhath Puja Checklist – Step by Step

Day 1 – Nahay Khay (Bath & Eat)

• Take a holy dip in river/pond (or bath at home if not possible).

• Clean kitchen, house, and worship area.

• Eat only satvik food:

  • Pumpkin (Kadoo Bhath) 🎃

  • Chana Dal

  • Rice

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Day 2 – Kharna (Preparation & Fasting)

• Observe fasting the whole day.

• In the evening, prepare prasad:

  • Kheer (Rice Pudding with Jaggery)

  • Chapati/Atta Flour

  • Fresh Fruits 🍎🍌

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Day 3 – Sandhya Arghya (Evening Offering)

• Prepare soop with offerings:

  • Thekua

  • Sugarcane

  • Rice Laddoo

  • Fruits

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Day 4 – Usha Arghya (Morning Offering)

• Before sunrise, go to the ghat with prasad basket.

• Offer arghya to the rising Sun with:

• Milk

• Fruits

• Earthen Diyas

✅ Do’s (Must Follow)

• Keep house and kitchen very clean and pure.

• Use only new or clean utensils for prasad.

• Eat only satvik food (no onion, garlic, meat, alcohol).

• Follow purity in thoughts, speech, and behavior.

• Maintain discipline, patience, and calmness.

• Join community service (help in ghat cleaning, arrangements).

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❌ Don’ts (Avoid Strictly)

• ❌ Do not eat impure, stale, or outside food during puja days.

• ❌ No onion, garlic, or non-veg in the house.

• ❌ Don’t use plastic for prasad – use bamboo soop/dona/leaf plates.

• ❌ Don’t argue, gossip, or lose temper – it breaks the sanctity.

• ❌ Don’t disrespect prasad (treat it with full devotion)

• ❌ Don’t break the fast once started (36 hours nirjala is compulsory for vratis).
  

  👗 Apparel Needed for Chhath Puja

  • Saree (Preferably Cotton or Silk, bright colors like Yellow/Orange)

  • Kurta Pajama (for men performing or helping in rituals)

  • Dupatta/Chunni for covering head during rituals

  • Comfortable Sandals/Slippers (for ghat visit)

  • Kids Traditional Wear

  • Wool Shawl or Blanket (if weather is cold)

  
  
  
  

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