Chhath Puja 2027

Spiritual Significance

Chhath Puja 2027 is the ancient four-day Vedic celebration dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Devta) and Chhathi Maiya. One of the most ecologically pure festivals in the world, devotees stand waist-deep in rivers and offer arghya at both sunset and sunrise without any idol worship. The festival is remarkable for its complete reliance on nature — sun, water, and earth — and the extraordinary devotion of the Vratis.

How to Celebrate in United Kingdom

Observing Chhath Puja in United Kingdom is highly auspicious. Because local timezone sunrise and moonrise times differ, follow these practices:

• Align Fasting with Local Sunrise: Start your vrat precisely at sunrise in London (approx 06:00 local time), rather than following Indian Standard Time.
• Perform Puja during local Auspicious Hours: Make sure to perform the main rituals during local GMT evening/night windows as shown above.
• Nahay Khay (ritual bath and one meal) on Day 1
• Kharna (extended fast from sunrise to moonrise) on Day 2
• Sandhya Arghya — standing in water at sunset on Day 3
• Pratah Arghya — standing in water at sunrise on Day 4
• Breaking fast with thekua, fruits, and home-prepared offerings

Auspicious Items to Prepare