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Religion
Kharna Ritual Today: Auspicious Timing and Proper Procedure for Chhathi Maiya Worship in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 03:31 PM
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The Kharna fast of Chhath Puja is observed today in Bihar, with priests announcing the auspitious time and detailing the correct rituals for worshipping Chhathi Maiya.
The day’s Kharna fast marks the first half of the four‑day Chhath Puja, observed by millions across Bihar. Devotees begin the fast at sunrise, abstaining from food and water until the evening offering.
Religious scholars and local priests have announced the precise muhurat for the evening arghya, aligning it with the setting sun’s position over the Ganga. The timing, calculated according to traditional Panchang, is considered essential for the ritual’s efficacy.
Officials of the district’s cultural department have reiterated the correct procedure: a ceremonial bath, offering of fruits, thekua and sugarcane, and the chanting of specific mantras while facing the river. Participants are urged to keep the surroundings clean and to observe the ritual without any modern distractions.
Crowds are gathering at major ghats in Patna and other riverbanks, where volunteers assist in arranging the puja items and maintaining order. The collective observance reflects the deep cultural reverence for Chhathi Maiya and the seasonal gratitude for solar blessings.
Religious scholars and local priests have announced the precise muhurat for the evening arghya, aligning it with the setting sun’s position over the Ganga. The timing, calculated according to traditional Panchang, is considered essential for the ritual’s efficacy.
Officials of the district’s cultural department have reiterated the correct procedure: a ceremonial bath, offering of fruits, thekua and sugarcane, and the chanting of specific mantras while facing the river. Participants are urged to keep the surroundings clean and to observe the ritual without any modern distractions.
Crowds are gathering at major ghats in Patna and other riverbanks, where volunteers assist in arranging the puja items and maintaining order. The collective observance reflects the deep cultural reverence for Chhathi Maiya and the seasonal gratitude for solar blessings.