Apr 02, 2025
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Chaitra Chhath Puja Day 2: The Sacred Ritual of Kharna
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Day 2 of Chhath Puja is known as Kharna or Lohanda, a day of fasting and purification
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Early Morning Rituals
Devotees take a holy dip in a river or pond, clean their homes, and prepare for the evening puja
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Importance of Kharna
This day prepares devotees for the 36-hour Nirjala (waterless) fast observed in the coming days
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Preparation of Prasad
The main prasad includes jaggery kheer (Rasiaav), puris, and fruits, cooked on an earthen stove
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Setting Up the Puja Space
A clean and sacred area is arranged with prasad, lamps, and offerings for the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya
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Evening Kharna Puja
As the sun sets, devotees gather to perform the Kharna rituals with devotional songs and prayers
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Breaking the Fast
After the puja, devotees consume the prasad, marking the end of their one-day fast
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