Kharna is the fast or upvaas taken by devotees on the second day of Chhath Puja festival. Devotees take a whole day fast without water. The fast is broken after performing the puja in the evening after sunset. People offer Rasiao-kheer, fruits, sweets, and puris to deities and then the “Prasad” is offered to all the family members. After taking the meal people again take a fasting which is usually broken on the 4th day morning only.
The Sun God is the main deity worship during Chhat Festival. And hence the Sunrise and Sunset period are of great importance during the four days puja. Devotees chant various mantras of Lord Surya, the ancient Rigveda texts and a variety of hymns for worshiping the Sun.
First Day of Chhath Puja - Nahai Khai
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