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Chhath Puja samagri list

An editable checklist for the four days.

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    Edit the title and the list: add, remove or change lines.

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About this printable

A checklist of items commonly gathered for Chhath Puja, grouped by use: baskets and offerings for the arghya (soop, daura, sugarcane, coconut, bananas and seasonal fruits, thekua), items for the Kharna meal, lamps and other puja items, and things to carry to the ghat.

Traditions differ between families and regions, so please check with elders in your family and edit the list: every line can be changed, added or removed.

What’s included

  • For the arghya: Bamboo soop (winnowing basket), Bamboo daura or dauri (basket), Sugarcane stalks, Coconut, Bunch of bananas, Seasonal fruits, Thekua, Copper or brass lota.
  • For Kharna: Jaggery, Rice, Milk, Wheat flour, Banana leaf.
  • Lamps and puja items: Diyas, Ghee and cotton wicks, Incense sticks, Sindoor, Flowers, Matchbox.
  • For the ghat: Clean or new clothes, Towel, Mat or sheet to sit on, Torch, Drinking water for family members not fasting.

Tips

  • Buy bamboo baskets and sugarcane early: markets get busy just before Chhath.
  • Tick items as you pack them for the ghat.
  • Print one copy for each household helping with the preparations.

About the festival

Chhath Puja is a four-day festival, celebrated widely in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, in which offerings (arghya) are made to both the setting and the rising sun. The days are Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. Offerings include thekua, kheer and seasonal fruits.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this list complete?

It lists items commonly used, but customs vary by family and region. Add or remove items to match your family’s tradition.

What happens on each day of Chhath?

Day 1 is Nahay Khay (a holy bath and a simple meal), day 2 Kharna (a day-long fast broken in the evening), day 3 Sandhya Arghya (offerings to the setting sun) and day 4 Usha Arghya (offerings to the rising sun).

Can I print it in Hindi?

Yes. Open the Hindi version of this page.

Which paper should I use?

Plain A4 or US Letter paper works. For cards, card stock of about 160–200 gsm folds and stands better; for paint or markers, thicker paper stops colours bleeding through.

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