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Notes: All timings are represented in 12-hour notation in local time of Lancaster, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Chhath Puja is dedicated to Lord Surya. Lord Surya is worshipped during four days of Chhath Puja. Chhath Puja fasting is mainly observed by women folks for the well-being of sons and the happiness of the family. Chhath Puja is mainly observed in the Indian state of Bihar and adjoining Nepal.
The worshipping of Sun God spans for four days. The first day of Chhath is known as Nahay Khay. The holy dip in water body, especially in river Ganga, is taken on this day. Women folks who observe Chhath take only single meal on this day.
The second day of Chhath is known as Kharna. On this day fasting without water is observed from the sunrise to the sunset. The fast is broken just after sunset after making food offering the Sun God. The third day fasting begins after having Prasad on the second day.
A full day fast without water is observed on the third main day of Chhath Puja. Offering Arghya to the setting Sun is the main ritual of the day. It is the only time of the year when Arghya is given to the setting Sun. The third day fasting continues throughout the night. Parana is done on the next day after sunrise.
On the fourth and final day of Chhath, Arghya is given to the rising Sun and it is known as Usha Arghya. The 36 hours long fast is broken after given Arghya to the Sun.
The Chhath Puja is also known as Pratihar, Dala Chhath, Chhathi and Surya Shashthi.
The time of Sunrise and Sunset on Chhath Puja Day is given on this page. Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun God i.e. the Surya, the god of energy and of the life-force. Surya Dev is worshiped to promote well-being, prosperity and progress.
Snan Muhurat on Ratha Saptami is given on this page. Saptami Tithi is dedicated to Lord Surya. It is believed that Lord Surya Dev started enlightening the whole world on Ratha Saptami day. Ratha Saptami is also known as Surya Jayanti
Makara Sankranti Punya Kala, Makara Sankranti Maha Punya Kala and Makara Sankranti Phalam along with other important information related to Sankranti are given on this page. Makara Sankranti is also known as Pongal and Uttarayana
According to the Hindu calendar, there are twelve Sankrantis in a year, which are listed in this article. The transit of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another is known as Sankranti. The days of Sankranti are considered very auspicious to perform charity and fasting
