On this first day of Chhath Puja, devotees wake up early to worship Lord Surya (Sun God) and begin a four-day period of fasting. Dressed in traditional attire, they prepare prasad, which includes chana dal and pumpkin rice, offered to the Sun God.

The four-day Chhath Mahaparv began with the 'Nahay-Khay' ritual on Tuesday in Madhya Pradesh, just like other states.Devotees cleaned their homes and took a holy bath for complete purity and piousness.

The Chhath festival begins with the Nahay-Khay ritual in Prayagraj, marking the start of a four-day celebration dedicated to Surya, the Sun. Devotees engage in fasting and offer traditional prasad while preparing to worship during this auspicious time.

Chhath Puja festivities begin with Nahay Khay, a four-day festival involving strict rituals and fasting to honor the Sun God.

The four-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God and his sister Chhathi Maiya, a divine form of Devi Prakriti.

Nahay Khay also marks the beginning of a strict 36-hour fast, during which devotees refrain from consuming any food or water, embodying their commitment to faith and discipline.

Chhath Puja festivities begin with Nahay Khay on November 5, followed by Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and ends with Usha Arghya on November 8.

The second day of Chhath is known as Kharna. On this day, people observe a fast without eating or drinking anything, even water, from sunrise to sunset. Read on to know the date and puja vidhi of Kharna Puja.