How to wish Chhath Puja?

When you want to wish someone on Chhath Puja, keep your message warm, respectful and rooted in the spirit of the festival. Since this festival is a tribute to the sun god (Surya) and the goddess Chhathi Maiya, you might say something like:

“May the rising and setting sun bring you and your family health, happiness and prosperity. Wishing you a blessed Chhath Puja!”

You can add local flavour depending on the region (Bihar / Jharkhand / eastern UP) and the person you’re messaging. You can also include references to the key rituals: fasting, offering arghya (water offering) to the sun, prayer by river-bank or ghats, and gratitude for life’s blessings. For example: “On this Chhath, may your prayers at the riverbank and your devotion with arghya bring peace, wealth and strength to your home.”

If you’re sending cards, WhatsApp messages, or social-media posts, you can include imagery of rising sun, river-bank, the sacred basket (soop) of offerings, sugar-cane, fruits and coconuts, many greeting lists exist.

Also, check the timing of the festival rituals (Nahay Khay, Kharna, Evening Arghya, Morning Arghya) so your greeting aligns with the occasion (for example, “As you offer evening arghya, may your home glow with new hopes”). The key is sincerity and reference to the tradition of fasting, nature-worship and gratitud