October / Novembercultural Festival
Chhath Parva
छठ पर्व
About the Celebration
An ancient Hindu Vedic festival dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, thanking them for sustaining life on Earth and requesting longevity and prosperity.
Spiritual & Cultural Significance
Celebrated with high purity and deep devotion along riverbanks, lakes, and ponds, especially throughout the Terai and Kathmandu Valley.
Key Rituals & Days
- Nahay Khay: Purification bath and sattvic meal preparation
- Kharna: Full day fast followed by sweet kheer offering
- Sanjhiya Arghya: Evening water offering to the setting Sun
- Bhorwa Arghya: Dawn offering to the rising Sun accompanied by Thekua and fruit Prasad