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Religion
Kharna Puja Begins Second Day of Chhath Mahaparv with Timings and Ritual Details
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 09:31 AM
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On the second day of Chhath Mahaparv, devotees observe the Kharna puja, break their 36‑hour water‑fast after offering the prescribed prasadam, and continue the ritual fasting for the next day.
Muzaffarpur, Bihar – The Chhattisgarh‑originated Chhath Mahaparv entered its second day today with the observance of Kharna puja. Throughout the day, devotees kept a strict fast, abstaining from water and solid food, as prescribed by the tradition.
At the designated time, usually after sunset, the Kharna ceremony is performed on riverbanks or open water bodies. Participants offer prayers to the Sun God and his consort, Chhathi Maiya, while chanting traditional hymns. The ritual concludes with the distribution and consumption of the Kharna prasadam, which typically includes boiled rice, jaggery, and seasonal fruits.
Following the prasadam, the 36‑hour water‑fast resumes, marking the commencement of the next phase of the Chhath observance. Devotees will continue the fast until the final Sandhya Arghya ceremony the following day.
Local priests emphasized that adhering to the prescribed timings and maintaining purity are essential for the successful completion of the festival. The community in Muzaffarpur expects a large gathering for the concluding rituals tomorrow.
The Chhath Mahaparv, celebrated primarily in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, draws millions of participants each year, reinforcing cultural and spiritual bonds across the region.
At the designated time, usually after sunset, the Kharna ceremony is performed on riverbanks or open water bodies. Participants offer prayers to the Sun God and his consort, Chhathi Maiya, while chanting traditional hymns. The ritual concludes with the distribution and consumption of the Kharna prasadam, which typically includes boiled rice, jaggery, and seasonal fruits.
Following the prasadam, the 36‑hour water‑fast resumes, marking the commencement of the next phase of the Chhath observance. Devotees will continue the fast until the final Sandhya Arghya ceremony the following day.
Local priests emphasized that adhering to the prescribed timings and maintaining purity are essential for the successful completion of the festival. The community in Muzaffarpur expects a large gathering for the concluding rituals tomorrow.
The Chhath Mahaparv, celebrated primarily in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, draws millions of participants each year, reinforcing cultural and spiritual bonds across the region.