By Aditi Saraswat
November 13, 2026
Chhath Puja prasad is closely tied to the harvest cycle, as its offerings reflect thankfulness for nature's bounty. Made with utmost care and arranged in soop, also called duara, these foods are shared as prasad after the puja is done, carrying the festival's spirit of gratitude.
Prepared with wheat flour, jaggery and ghee, thekua is one of the most favoured Chhath offerings. It is valued for its long-standing place in the festival and is shared as prasad after the puja rituals are completed.
Fruits such as bananas, coconuts, apples, oranges and guavas are arranged in the soop as offerings to the Sun God. Offered as a whole, they make an important part of the prasad, signifying purity.
Sugarcane holds a very special place in Chhath due to its association with harvest and agricultural prosperity. Its stalks are used in the rituals and then later distributed.
Sweet potatoes, radishes and water chestnuts are added to the Chhath offerings. Their presence showcases the festival's connection with the land and the crops that sustain everyday life.
Prepared with roasted rice flour and jaggery, kasar is another traditional Chhath puja food offering. It is often offered alongside thekua.