23rd october 205
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Day 1: Saturday, 25 October 2025 (Kartik Shukla Chaturthi). Ritual starts with a holy bath in a river or pond.
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Perform a holy dip in a clean river or pond. Clean the house, kitchen and surrounding environment. Prepare and eat a simple satvik meal (often lauki-bhaat and chana dal) after bathing.
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On this day devotees dedicate themselves to the Sun God (Surya and his sister Chhathi Maiya, seeking health, prosperity, and harmony with nature. Purity and devotion mark the beginning of the vrat
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Nahay Khay sets the tone for the next three days of rituals: Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. A correct start ensures the vrat is performed with full devotion.
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Wear clean traditional clothes after bath, Use eco-friendly diyas and offerings, Avoid grains from the next day until Parana (fast breaking)
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Traditional items include lauki-bhaat (bottle-gourd rice), chana dal, fruits and seasonal produce — all cooked with purity.
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May your Nahay Khay be filled with purity, sincere devotion and the blessings of Surya and Chhathi Maiya.
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