Sunrise Time Today for Chhath Puja 2024: Check Sunrise Timings in Mumbai, Delhi, Patna, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Other Major Cities To Perform Usha Arghya on Chhath Mahaparv

Chhath Puja, also known as Chhath Mahaparv is an ancient and significant Hindu festival. Chhath Puja 2024 is being celebrated from November 5–8. Chhath Puja is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees visit temples, offer their prayers and gratitude and seek divine blessings during this time. The rigorous fasting that is followed during Chhath sets it apart from other festivals. The four days of the festival are known as Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. The fourth day is marked by unique rituals and traditions and devotees present an offering to the rising sun. This marks the end of the festival, which culminates with family gatherings and grand celebrations signifying completion and fulfilment. To know the sunrise timings for today, November 8, simply scroll below. Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya 2024 Dates and Significance: Here’s What You Should Know About Day 3 and Day 4 of Chhath Puja.

The ritual of presenting an offering to the rising sun is significant as it symbolises gratitude, renewal and the worship of Usha, the goddess of dawn. In Hinduism, the sun is seen a source of life, energy and health. Hence, by presenting offerings at dawn, devotees give their thanks and appreciation for life and prosperity. The auspicious sunrise timings to be followed on day 4 of Chhath Mahaparv are mentioned below. Chhath Puja Greetings for Usha Arghya: WhatsApp DPs, Images, HD Wallpapers, Wishes, Facebook Messages and SMS for the Last Day of Chhath Mahaparv.

Usha Arghya 2024 City-Wise Sunrise Timings

• New Delhi – 06:39 AM

• Mumbai – 06:42 AM

• Ranchi – 05:58 AM

• Bhopal – 06:30 AM

• Kolkata – 05:45 AM

• Patna – 06:02 AM

• Lucknow – 06:21 AM

• Jaipur – 06:42 AM

• Bangalore – 06:16 AM

• Raipur – 06:10 AM

• Bhubaneshwar – 05:52 AM

• Chandigarh – 06:43 AM

• Ahmedabad – 06:49 AM

The festival is mainly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and in some parts of Nepal as well. Chhath Puja is not just a celebration; it is a time for devotees to express their gratitude for life. It is also a time and opportunity for families and communities to come together and celebrate the unique traditions and shared rituals.

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