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Chhath Puja 2026: date, meaning and wishes
Sunday, 15 November 2026 25 days to go
The four-day festival runs from 13 to 16 November 2026.
Four days of devotion to the Sun God.
What Chhath Puja means
Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and by communities across the world, it is known for its strict discipline and purity.
Over four days devotees take a holy dip, observe a demanding fast without water, and offer arghya to the setting and the rising sun while standing in rivers and ponds.
Rituals and puja
- Nahay Khay, the holy bath and first meal
- Kharna, a day-long fast ended with kheer
- Sandhya Arghya to the setting sun
- Usha Arghya to the rising sun and breaking the fast
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Frequently asked questions
When is Chhath Puja in 2026?
Chhath Puja runs from 13 to 16 November 2026, with Sandhya Arghya on 15 November.
How many days is Chhath Puja?
Chhath is a four-day festival: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya.