Chhath Puja 2025 Kharna: Check date, shubh muhurat, rituals, significance of second day of Chhath festival

Chhath Puja, one of the most important Hindu festivals, is celebrated with devotion and strict rituals over four days. The second day of Chhath Puja, known as Kharna or Lohanda, falls on Sunday, October 26, 2025. This day is observed with fasting, devotion, and preparation of special offerings for Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya.

For 2025, Kharna falls on 26 October. The day begins with sunrise at 6:29 am and ends with sunset at 5:41 pm. The auspicious time for offering the Kharna prasad is from 5:42 pm to 6:25 pm, during which the ritual should be performed to receive maximum blessings.

On this day, devotees wake up early and continue observing the nirjala fast (fast without water) until sunset. In the evening, special offerings are prepared, including gur (jaggery) and rice kheer or puris, which are considered sacred and sattvic.