On the day of Kharna, offerings of jaggery kheer, rice or flour bread are being made. Women devotees observe the 36 -hour ‘nirjala’ fast after consuming the mahaprasad of Kharna. After consuming the prasad of kharna, the fasting devotee could not consume water as well as food.
Noted religious scholar Amitabh Gour says “ On the day of kharna, fasting women follow rituals strictly. They after observing nirjala vrat for the entire day, kharna prasad is being prepared on the earthen stove or on new gas stove after sunset. After this, jaggery kheer, fruit, etc are offered to the Lord. After offering food to the Lord, the devotees consumes the prasad of kharna. After receiving the prasad of the fast, the entire family consume the mahaprasad of kharna. It is believed that fasting on Chhath brings happiness, long life and good health. Devotees also achieve success and prosperity.
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