Washington State Chhath Puja 2025: Seattle area celebrations—Sandhya/Usha timings, safe lakes/parks with addresses, temple synergy, permits, safety, recipes, volunteer toolkit.

Washington State Chhath Puja 2025 – Seattle Area Celebrations Guide

Under crisp fall skies and reflections on Lake Washington, Washington State Chhath Puja 2025 – Seattle Area Celebrations brings a uniquely Pacific Northwest setting to four days of disciplined devotion. This comprehensive guide gives you Seattle metro timing windows, a quick exact‑minute method, a directory of safe “ghats” (lakes, ponds, riverside lawns) with addresses, temple synergy tips, permit and lamp rules, full Chhath vidhi, Kharna kheer–roti recipes, cold‑weather and water‑safety notes, a volunteer runbook, and transit/parking advice across Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Lynnwood, Everett, Tacoma, Olympia, Vancouver (WA), Spokane, the Tri‑Cities, and Bellingham.

The guide is written for the Washington Bihar community (150K Indians cited in community conversations) and Pacific Northwest devotees seeking a precise, calm, and compliant celebration. Official counts vary by source; see the Key Statistics section for verified data references (U.S. Census/ACS, Pew).

Table of Contents

• 2025 Chhath dates (USA) and why timing matters
• Seattle area Sandhya & Usha timing windows (verify locally)
• The 3‑minute exact‑minute method
• Event formats: Temple‑first vs. Ghat‑first (what belongs where)
• Seattle‑area mandirs (selected) and coordination tips
• Safe “ghats” with addresses: Seattle metro and Washington regions
• Complete Chhath Puja vidhi (Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya)
• Kharna day: fasting rules and kheer–roti recipes
• Washington‑specific safety: food, fire/lamps, cold water, tides, weather
• Permits and site rules (city/county/state/NPS/USACE notes)
• Transit, driving/parking, and accessibility
• Area‑wise itineraries across Puget Sound and Eastern WA
• Volunteer roles, runbooks, print‑ready signage
• Photos, music, and respectful sound levels
• Case studies from Washington families
• Community snapshot and key statistics
• Internal and external resources

2025 Chhath dates (USA) and why timing matters

Chhath is a four‑day vow aligned to the exact minute of local sunset and sunrise.

• Day 1: Nahay Khay — Saturday, October 25, 2025
• Day 2: Kharna — Sunday, October 26, 2025
• Day 3: Sandhya Arghya (evening offering) — Monday, October 27, 2025
• Day 4: Usha Arghya (morning offering) & Paran — Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Daylight Saving Time (DST) remains active in Washington on these dates (DST ends Sunday, November 2, 2025). Always use your local time zone and verify your exact minute the day before.

Why it matters: posting one precise minute for your chosen spot and running two cues—T–10 (quiet) and T–0 (pour)—keeps every offering punctual, serene, and together.

Seattle area Sandhya & Usha timing windows (verify locally)

Use these reference windows, then verify your exact minute for your location on timeanddate or your local National Weather Service (NWS) page the day before.

• Seattle / Bellevue / Redmond / Kirkland / Bothell / Lynnwood
  • Sandhya (Mon, Oct 27): ~6:00–6:10 PM PDT
  • Usha (Tue, Oct 28): ~7:45–8:00 AM PDT
  • Arrive by: 5:15–5:30 PM (Sandhya), 7:00–7:15 AM (Usha)
• Tacoma / Federal Way / University Place
  • Sandhya: ~6:00–6:08 PM PDT
  • Usha: ~7:45–7:58 AM PDT
• Everett / Mukilteo / Edmonds
  • Sandhya: ~5:58–6:08 PM PDT
  • Usha: ~7:43–7:58 AM PDT
• Olympia / Lacey / Tumwater
  • Sandhya: ~6:01–6:10 PM PDT
  • Usha: ~7:50–8:02 AM PDT
• Vancouver (WA) / Clark County
  • Sandhya: ~6:10–6:20 PM PDT
  • Usha: ~7:50–8:05 AM PDT
• Spokane / Liberty Lake
  • Sandhya: ~5:40–5:50 PM PDT
  • Usha: ~7:20–7:35 AM PDT
• Tri‑Cities (Richland / Kennewick / Pasco)
  • Sandhya: ~5:50–6:00 PM PDT
  • Usha: ~7:30–7:45 AM PDT
• Bellingham / Whatcom
  • Sandhya: ~5:56–6:06 PM PDT
  • Usha: ~7:45–7:58 AM PDT

Planning buffers

• Families: 30–40 minutes early.
• Medium groups (30–80): 45–60 minutes early.
• Large gatherings (100+): 60–90 minutes early to mark lanes, brief volunteers, and cue silence.

The 3‑minute exact‑minute method

1. Open a sun‑time source

• timeanddate (choose your city/park) or your local NWS office page (sunrise/sunset tables).

2. Select the date

• Sunset for Mon, Oct 27 (Sandhya) and sunrise for Tue, Oct 28 (Usha).

3. Share and set alarms

• Post the exact minute in your family/committee WhatsApp group and print it on a card.
• Alarms: T–40 (assemble soops), T–10 (quiet), T–0 (pour at the minute).

Re‑check 2–3 hours prior in case of weather or visibility advisories.

If a bank is slick, narrow, or windy, step a few metres inland and offer facing the sun with a shallow tray/kalash. Timing and intention come first.

Event formats: Temple‑first vs. Ghat‑first (what belongs where)

• Temple‑first (Sandhya day): Bhajans and sankalp at a mandir → travel to a pre‑marked lake/river lawn for Sandhya at the exact minute → prasad at home and a quiet wrap.
• Ghat‑first (Usha day): Usha at dawn → paran → mandir darshan and gratitude bhajans mid‑morning.

Mandir guidance: Arghya (water offering) is a ghat/home rite. Temples are perfect for satsang, sankalp, aarti, prasad, and volunteer staging. Do the pouring at a safe lake/pond/river lawn, or at home with a shallow tray, precisely on time.

Seattle‑area mandirs (selected) and coordination tips

• BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Seattle — 2649 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
• Hindu Temple & Cultural Center (HTCC) — 3818 212th St SE, Bothell, WA 98021
• Vedic Cultural Center (VCC / ISKCON) — 1420 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
• Seattle Shiv Durga Temple — 15414 24th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188
• Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVETA) — 2018 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
• Sanatan Dharm Mandir Kent — 27027 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines/Kent area (check listing)

Coordination tips

• Ask about hall time for bhajans before/after arghya (LED‑only lamps are common).
• Share your lane map and leave‑no‑trace plan if organizing a group.
• Confirm closing times, lamp rules, and prasad staging.

Safe “ghats” with addresses: Seattle metro and Washington regions

Important PNW water note: Cold water shock, slippery algae, tides/waves, and early darkness are real risks. Do not enter water. Keep children back. Choose inland lawns, paved promenades, or tray‑format setups. Use LED/enclosed lamps. Follow local park rules.

Seattle / Shoreline

• Green Lake Park — 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115
• Seward Park (Lake Washington) — 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118
• Magnuson Park (Kite Hill/lake edges) — 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
• Gas Works Park (inland lawns by Lake Union) — 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103
• Myrtle Edwards Park (Elliott Bay promenade lawns) — 3130 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
• South Lake Union Park (Museum of History & Industry lawn) — 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Eastside (Bellevue / Redmond / Kirkland / Mercer Island / Issaquah)

• Bellevue Downtown Park (reflecting pond/lawns) — 10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
• Meydenbauer Bay Park (lawn pockets) — 9899 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
• Luther Burbank Park (Mercer Island) — 2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
• Idylwood Park (Lake Sammamish) — 3650 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052
• Marymoor Park (lawn pockets by slough) — 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052
• Juanita Beach Park (lawn set‑backs) — 9703 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland, WA 98034
• Marina Park Pavilion (Kirkland inland lawns) — 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033
• Lake Sammamish State Park (promenades) — 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027

Southside (Renton / Kent / Federal Way / Tacoma)

• Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (Renton) — 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
• Angle Lake Park (SeaTac) — 19408 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188
• Steel Lake Park (Federal Way) — 2410 S 312th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
• Marine Park / Ruston Way lawns (Tacoma) — 5005 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98407
• Point Defiance Park (lawn pockets) — 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
• Wright Park (pond & lawns) — 501 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Northside (Bothell / Lynnwood / Edmonds / Everett / Mukilteo)

• Park at Bothell Landing (Sammamish River lawns) — 9919 NE 180th St, Bothell, WA 98011
• Scriber Lake Park (Lynnwood) — 5601 198th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
• Marina Beach Park (Edmonds—use inland lawns) — 470 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
• Thornton A. Sullivan Park at Silver Lake (Everett) — 11405 Silver Lake Rd, Everett, WA 98208
• Mukilteo Lighthouse Park (inland lawn pockets) — 609 Front St, Mukilteo, WA 98275

Olympia / Lacey / Tumwater

• Heritage Park (Capitol Lake lawns) — 701 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501
• Tumwater Falls Park (use upper lawns; avoid slick river edges) — 110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501

Vancouver (WA)

• Vancouver Waterfront Park (lawn pockets) — 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
• Esther Short Park (inland lawn/tray format) — 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660
• Salmon Creek Regional Park / Klineline Pond — 1112 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA 98685

Spokane

• Riverfront Park (inland lawns) — 507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
• Manito Park (Mirror Pond area) — 1702 S Grand Blvd, Spokane, WA 99203
• Liberty Lake County Park (lawn pockets) — 3707 S Zephyr Rd, Liberty Lake, WA 99019

Tri‑Cities (Richland / Kennewick / Pasco)

• Howard Amon Park (Columbia River lawn) — 50 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352
• Leslie Groves Park — 2 Park St, Richland, WA 99354
• Columbia Park (Kennewick) — 5111 Columbia Park Trl, Kennewick, WA 99336

Bellingham / Whatcom

• Boulevard Park (lawn pockets) — 470 Bayview Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
• Lake Padden Park — 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

Site‑selection rules of thumb

• Prefer ponds/lakes and broad river lawns with firm footing.
• Mark a “dry line” 10–15 ft from water; only vratis step just ahead briefly.
• Many parks restrict open flames—use enclosed lamps/LED tealights; keep a sand/water bowl.
• Beaches/surf edges and narrow docks are not ideal; choose protected lawns or inland tray format.

Complete Chhath Puja vidhi (Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya)

Day 1: Nahay Khay — Sat, Oct 25

• Deep clean kitchen and puja area; vrati bathes; prepare satvik food (pumpkin, rice, dal; no onion/garlic). Offer to the deity first, then eat.

Day 2: Kharna — Sun, Oct 26

• Vrati fasts all day (traditionally without water). At exact local sunset, offer kheer–roti; vrati eats a small symbolic portion. From this meal, nirjala begins (see Health adaptations if needed).

Day 3: Sandhya Arghya — Mon, Oct 27

• Arrive early at your chosen lake/lawn; set lanes and a dry line. Offer at the verified minute; keep ceremonies compact and serene.

Day 4: Usha Arghya & Paran — Tue, Oct 28

• Arrive pre‑dawn; offer at sunrise. Perform kosi where observed (strict lamp safety). Touch elders’ feet; vrati completes paran.

Featured Snippet: 9‑step arghya offering checklist

1. Place a deity image; set the soop/daura with thekua, fruits, turmeric, flowers.
2. Fill lota/kalash with clean water; add flowers or a few drops of milk.
3. Stand at a shallow, firm edge (or behind a marked dry line).
4. Light enclosed lamps or LED tealights; keep sand/water nearby.
5. At the exact sunset/sunrise minute, pour arghya slowly while chanting Chhath geet.
6. Offer thekua, fruits, and flowers with devotion.
7. Hold a brief silence; complete personal prayers.
8. Step back safely; elders exit first; lanes stay clear.
9. Extinguish all lamps; pack out every item and any litter.

Kharna day: fasting rules and kheer–roti recipes

Traditional baseline

• Upvaas through the day (often without water) until the sunset prasad.
• Satvik conduct: purity of food, space, and speech; no onion/garlic/non‑veg.
• Clean, separate cookware/utensils for prasad.

Adaptations (health‑first)

• Sips of water or lime water for medical conditions, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or elders—after clinician advice.
• Diabetics: reduced sweetener, small portions, careful monitoring; hydration exception if advised.
• If water is taken in the day, many families resume nirjala after Kharna prasad; follow ghar ki parampara and medical guidance.

Classic rice kheer (serves 4–6)

• 1 L (≈4¼ cups) whole milk; 60–80 g basmati rice (rinsed/soaked); 80–120 g grated gur or sugar; 4–5 cardamom pods; 1–2 tsp ghee (optional).
• Simmer milk/rice low (35–45 min), stirring often; add sweetener (off boil for gur); finish with cardamom; rest and serve warm.

Ghee roti (4–6 rotis)

• 180–200 g atta; warm water; 1–2 tbsp ghee.
• Knead soft dough; rest 15 min; roll thin; roast on a tawa; brush with ghee.

Vegan & gluten‑free

• Kheer: full‑fat oat/almond milk + sugar/vegan jaggery; 1–2 tsp coconut cream; simmer gently to avoid splitting.
• Roti: kuttu/jowar with a little mashed boiled potato for binding; roll between parchment; roast gently; brush per family rules.

Portioning

• Keep the vrati’s portion symbolic (a few spoons of kheer + a roti morsel) to ease the nirjala phase.

Washington‑specific safety: food, fire/lamps, cold water, tides, weather

Food safety (USDA/FDA/CDC)

• Chill kheer quickly in shallow containers; refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour if >90°F/32°C). Fridge ≤40°F (4°C). Reheat once to 165°F (74°C).
• Clean and separate: Wash hands; sanitize surfaces; use clean ladles; keep raw and ready‑to‑eat items apart.

Lamp and fire safety (NFPA)

• Prefer enclosed lamps or LED tealights; keep away from curtains/grass décor.
• Assign a “fire warden” adult; never leave flames unattended; keep sand/water ready.
• Many parks, piers, and buildings restrict open flames—confirm rules.

Cold water & tides

• Puget Sound and lakes are cold year‑round; avoid water contact.
• Slippery algae and uneven rocks near shorelines; use inland lawns/promenades.
• Coastal parks (Alki, Edmonds) can be windy; choose sheltered lawn pockets.

Weather (NWS Seattle/Spokane)

• Late October brings rain, wind, and early dusk. Carry rain shells, umbrellas, headlamps, and warm layers for elders and kids.

Permits and site rules (city/county/state/NPS/USACE notes)

• Seattle Parks & Recreation — special events and park use rules (open‑flame restrictions common).
• King County Parks; Bellevue Parks & Community Services; Kirkland Parks; Redmond Parks; Renton Parks; Bothell/Lynnwood/Everett Parks — verify group size thresholds (50+), amplified sound, lighting, and lamp rules.
• Metro Parks Tacoma; Pierce County Parks — check waterfront park rules.
• Spokane Parks & Recreation; Vancouver (WA) Parks & Recreation — event policies for riverfronts and lawns.
• Washington State Parks — special activity permits may be required; stricter flame controls.
• USACE/NPS: Columbia River riverfronts and some recreation areas may involve federal jurisdiction; permits can apply for organized events.

Plan early: If your gathering will exceed ~50 attendees, use sound/lighting, or need reserved space, contact the site manager 3–4 weeks in advance and carry approvals onsite.

Transit, driving/parking, and accessibility

Transit

• King County Metro; Sound Transit buses; Link light rail (Northgate–SeaTac–Angle Lake); Sounder trains (Everett–Seattle; Tacoma–Seattle).
• Community Transit (Snohomish); Pierce Transit (Pierce County); Intercity Transit (Olympia); C‑TRAN (Vancouver WA); Spokane Transit Authority (STA); Ben Franklin Transit (Tri‑Cities); Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA).

Driving & parking

• Waterfront parks fill near sunset; plan a vrati drop‑off, then park a few streets away.
• Bring small lanterns for pre‑dawn paths; keep light levels low and respectful.

Accessibility

• Prefer paved entries and even gradients (Bellevue Downtown Park, Luther Burbank Park, Green Lake paths, Riverfront Park Spokane).
• Ask park managers about accessible toilets and disabled bays; provide elder seating behind the dry line.

Area‑wise itineraries across Puget Sound and Eastern WA

Seattle core (Green Lake, SLU, Seward Park)

• Depart: 60 min early; walk/bus where possible; compact thali; LED lamps.
• Setup: Two lanes with cones; T–10/T–0 cues; two quick photos after.

Eastside (Bellevue / Redmond / Kirkland / Issaquah)

• Ghats: Bellevue Downtown Park; Meydenbauer; Idylwood; Lake Sammamish SP.
• Depart: 60 min early (rush‑hour buffers); label prasad tins “vrati/family/distribution.”

North (Bothell / Lynnwood / Everett)

• Ghats: Bothell Landing; Scriber Lake; Silver Lake.
• Depart: 60 min early; non‑slip footwear; elder seating ready.

South (Renton / Kent / Federal Way / Tacoma)

• Ghats: Coulon; Angle/Steel Lake; Ruston Way lawns; Wright Park.
• Depart: 60 min early; wide dry line; LED lamps; calm exit.

Olympia / Lacey / Tumwater

• Ghats: Heritage Park; Tumwater Falls lawns.
• Depart: 60 min early; avoid slick river edges; headlamps for pre‑dawn.

Spokane / Liberty Lake

• Ghats: Riverfront Park; Manito (Mirror Pond).
• Depart: 60 min early; compact ceremony; wind‑aware lamp setup.

Vancouver (WA) / Clark County

• Ghats: Waterfront Park; Klineline Pond.
• Depart: 60 min early; keep ceremonies compact; LED lamps advised.

Tri‑Cities (Richland / Kennewick / Pasco)

• Ghats: Howard Amon; Columbia Park; Leslie Groves.
• Depart: 60 min early; stay inland from river; calm runbook.

Bellingham

• Ghats: Boulevard Park lawns; Lake Padden.
• Depart: 60 min early; sheltered corner; quick leave‑no‑trace sweep.

Buffer rule

• Families: 30–40 minutes early; Medium groups: 45–60 minutes; Large: 60–90 minutes.

Volunteer roles, runbooks, print‑ready signage

Core roles

• Convenor (overall timing & final calls)
• Timekeeper (posts minute; runs T–10/T–0 cues)
• Lane Marshals (lanes/dry line/flow)
• Fire Wardens (lamps; sand/water; ember checks)
• First Aid (bandages, saline wipes; hydration for non‑fasters)
• Waste Leads (compostable bags; final sweep)

Sandhya runbook (example)

• T–90: Lanes/exits marked; lighting tested; footing verified.
• T–60: Families arrive; soops arranged; lamps (LED/enclosed) ready.
• T–10: Quiet cue; lotas ready; phones silent.
• T–0: Single “now” pour; lane‑by‑lane sequence.
• T+15: Controlled exit; ember check; leave‑no‑trace sweep.

Usha runbook (example)

• Pre‑dawn arrival; minimal sound; low light.
• Offer at verified sunrise minute.
• Guide to paran area; segregate waste; thank volunteers.

Print‑ready signage (A4/A3)

• “Arghya Lanes” • “Dry Line” • “Exit” • “First Aid” • “Volunteer Check‑in” • “Lost & Found”

Photos, music, and respectful sound levels

• Photos: Take 2–3 quick, respectful shots after the offering; don’t block lanes; avoid flash into eyes.
• Music: Keep bhajans at family‑friendly volumes; soften/pause in the final 5 minutes before the offering.
• Dhol/taashe: Celebrate after arghya—away from the waterline and paths.
• Drones: Only where permitted and well away from crowds and wildlife.

Case studies from Washington families

Bellevue Downtown Park — elder‑first setup
A mixed‑age group arrived 55 minutes early and chose a firm lawn edge by the reflecting pond. Enclosed lamps beat a light breeze. The timekeeper called T–10 quiet and T–0 pour at 6:04 PM. Cleanup took 12 minutes; elders stayed warm with shawls.

Renton Coulon Park — wind‑aware lanes
Volunteers selected a sheltered corner, used LED tealights, and marked a wide dry line. A single “now” cue kept offerings synchronized despite gusts; a leave‑no‑trace sweep took 10 minutes.

Green Lake Park — compact ceremony
Two families pooled samagri, set a single lane near the path, and labeled tins “vrati/family/distribution.” Sandhya matched the minute, and paths stayed clear for joggers.

Kirkland Marina Park — tray backup
Rain pushed the group to an inland pavilion; they faced west with a shallow tray and used LED lanterns. The offering matched the minute; safety and serenity intact.

Spokane Riverfront Park — lawn pocket
A small cluster stayed well inland from the river, used LED lamps, and ran the offering at 5:45 PM, finishing within 20 minutes.

Tri‑Cities Howard Amon Park — Columbia lawn
Families chose a broad lawn pocket and posted the exact minute the night before. With non‑slip footwear and benches for elders, the ceremony was steady and punctual.

Community snapshot and key statistics

• Washington’s Indian community is vibrant and growing, with concentrations across King, Snohomish, Pierce, Spokane, Clark, and Benton/Franklin counties.
• Community estimates often cite figures approaching ~150,000 Indian‑origin residents statewide; exact totals vary by methodology and year. For verified counts and trends, use the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Pew Research provides national religious context for Hindu communities.

Authoritative sources

• U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) tables (race/ethnicity by state and county)
• Pew Research Center — Religious Landscape Study

Related internal guides

• Illinois Chhath Puja 2025 – Chicago Lake Michigan Celebrations
• Florida Chhath Puja 2025 – South Florida Community Celebrations Guide
• Kharna Puja 2025 USA: Second Day Fasting & Prasad Preparation Guide
• Georgia Chhath Puja 2025 – Atlanta Indian Community Events Guide
• New Jersey Chhath Puja 2025: Edison Papaianni Park Celebrations

Authoritative external links

• timeanddate — https://www.timeanddate.com/
• National Weather Service (NWS Seattle/Spokane) — https://www.weather.gov/
• USDA FSIS — https://www.fsis.usda.gov/
• FDA — https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers
• CDC — https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/
• NFPA — https://www.nfpa.org/
• Seattle Parks & Recreation — https://www.seattle.gov/parks
• King County Parks — https://kingcounty.gov/depts/parks.aspx
• Bellevue Parks — https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks
• Metro Parks Tacoma — https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/
• Spokane Parks — https://my.spokanecity.org/parksrec/
• Vancouver (WA) Parks — https://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrecreation/
• Washington State Parks — https://parks.wa.gov/

FAQ section

Conclusion with CTA

Washington State Chhath Puja 2025 – Seattle Area Celebrations gives you a calm, precise, and safety‑first plan for four sacred days. Verify your exact minute, choose a protected lake or lawn, mark a dry line, and use enclosed or LED lamps. Blend temple bhajans with punctual arghya, keep Kharna prasad symbolic, and let volunteers handle flow and cleanup—so devotion stays at the center and every vrati feels cared for.

Next steps:

• Check and post your sunset/sunrise minute for Oct 27/28 now.
• Print lane maps and signage (Arghya Lanes, Dry Line, Exit, First Aid).
• Pack LED lamps, sand/water, eco bags, warm layers—and prep thekua/kheer plans.
• Share this guide with Pacific Northwest devotees and invite one more family to co‑host the cleanup.

May Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya bless every Washington home with health, harmony, and light.