Sandhya Arghay : 27 October

Chhath puja (Sandhya Arghay)

Sandhya Arghya is an important ritual of Chhath Puja, dedicated to offering prayers to the Sun God at sunset. Devotees stand at riverbanks, ponds, or water bodies and present water, fruits to the setting sun. This ritual symbolizes gratitude, devotion, and the wish for health, prosperity, and well-being. Especially celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Sandhya Arghya is a moment of spiritual reflection and family togetherness. It marks the beginning of the four-day Chhath festival, emphasizing purity, discipline, and reverence for nature and the Sun God.