Chhath Puja 2025 Celebrations in Pune – Date, Significance and Rituals of the Four-Day Festival
Devotees will observe the ancient Sun worship festival from October 25 to 28, offering prayers to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya with fasting, purity and riverbank rituals.
Chhath Puja, one of the most spiritually significant and eco-conscious festivals of Hindu tradition, will be celebrated from October 25 to 28, 2025. Dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya (Goddess Usha or Shashthi Devi), the festival is observed primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal, along with growing participation in cities like Pune, Delhi, Mumbai and across the diaspora.
Unlike most festivals, Chhath involves no idol worship. Instead, devotees stand in rivers or ponds and offer arghya (water and prayers) to the rising and setting sun, seeking blessings for well-being, prosperity and the longevity of their family.
Dates and Key Rituals (Chhath Puja 2025)
| Day & Ritual | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay-Khay (Holy bath & meal) | Saturday, October 25 | Devotees take a ritual bath, clean homes and eat a single, pure vegetarian meal. |
| Kharna / Lohanda | Sunday, October 26 | Day-long fast ends after sunset with offering of kheer, roti and fruits; then a 36-hour waterless fast begins. |
| Sandhya Arghya (Evening offering) | Monday, October 27 | Devotees offer arghya to the setting sun, standing in water with bamboo baskets filled with fruits, thekua and sugarcane. |
| Usha Arghya & Parana | Tuesday, October 28 | Final offering to the rising sun, followed by breaking the fast (Parana). |
Main Chhath Day (Sandhya Arghya): Monday, October 27, 2025
Approximate timings:
- Sunset: ~6:05 PM (New Delhi Panchang lists 5:39:38 PM)
- Next morning Sunrise (Usha Arghya): ~6:30 AM
Devotees are advised to check their local Panchang or city-specific sunrise and sunset timings for accuracy.
Significance
- Chhath is believed to be the oldest Vedic festival honouring the Sun, the source of energy, healing and life.
- Worshippers express gratitude for sunlight, seasonal balance, harvest and protection of their children and family.
- It emphasizes purity, discipline, self-control, simplicity and harmony with nature.
- Devotees prepare handmade prasad like thekua, rice laddoos, fruits and sugarcane in clean, smoke-free kitchens.
- No priests are involved in rituals — the worship is performed directly by devotees, reflecting a personal spiritual connection.
Celebrations in Pune
From October 25 to 28, thousands of devotees—especially from North Indian communities—gather at riverbanks and artificial ponds across Pune:
- Sangam Ghat (near Bund Garden): One of the largest Chhath venues.
- Pimpri-Chinchwad (Kalewadi Bridge area): Celebrations with cultural programs.
- Indrayani River Ghat, Dehu Road: Highly visited for traditional rituals.
- Ghorpadi – B.T. Kawade Road Canal Chhath Ghat
- Wadachiwadi Lake (Undri): Local societies organize offerings and prayers.
Disclaimer: Ritual timings may vary by city and Panchang. Devotees should refer to local religious calendars or priests for accurate muhurat and observance guidelines. This article is for informational purposes and not a substitute for religious advice.
