In Sanatan Dharma, the month of Chaitra is also considered synonymous with New Year. Pandit Vivek Dwivedi, Acharya of Shaktipeeth Shri Chhoti Patan Devi of Patna, said that the Hindu New Year begins on the day of Shulk Paksha Pratipada in the month of Chaitra. So there should be no misunderstandings about Chaiti Chhath. He further explained that the worship of Lord Bhaskar to Chaturthi Tithi begins and the four-day festival Chaiti Chhath is celebrated.

People worship Lord Bhaskar for wealth, wealth, fame, and children and to get relief from tensions. Pandit Vivek Dwivedi also mentioned that Chaiti Mahaparva this time falls on April 12 which begins with Chhath Nahay Khay. This four-day festival ends on April 15. The pandit told Local18 that Chhath Mahaparva is celebrated twice a year. One in the month of Kartik and the other in the month of Chaitra. In both, Lord Bhaskar is worshipped with equal devotion. It is said that the Chhath fast in the month is called Chaitra Chaiti Chhath.

According to the calendar, it is celebrated on the Shashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Pandit Vivek said that this fasting begins with bathing and eating. Women keep a long fast of not 36, but 48 hours. During this time, they eat rich snacks. This year, the festival at Chaiti Chhath with Nahay Khay ends on April 12. April, Kharna on April 13 and the first Arghya in the evening on April 14.

As per the expert, holy offerings are prepared in the houses in the afternoon in Kharna. For this, devotees prepare by burning mango wood in an oven made of traditional clay and bricks. In addition, dishes like Kheer, Roti, etc. are prepared from Arwa rice, Ganga water and palm sugar. This great festival is celebrated for the happiness and longevity of the children and happiness, prosperity and prosperity in the family. It is said that Chhathi Maiya is the sister of Lord Surya. Therefore, Chhathi Maiya and Lord Surya are worshipped on this day.