Yamuna Chhath
Kannada
Yamuna Chhath
About Yamuna Chhath
Yamuna Chhath is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and is celebrated on the sixth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Chaitra (March-April).
Devotees take holy dips in the Yamuna River (or any sacred water body) and offer prayers to Goddess Yamuna for purification and blessings.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated at riverbanks and temples, with devotees performing rituals and offering prayers.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe fasting and take holy dips in sacred water bodies.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Take a holy dip in a sacred water body.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Yamuna.
- Spend the day in prayer and meditation.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Take a holy dip in the sacred water body early in the morning.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Yamuna with flowers and incense.
- Perform charity and distribute food.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, seeking her blessings for purification and spiritual merit.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.