Quick Information
2026 Date
13 November 2026 to 16 November 2026
Duration
4 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Surya/Chhathi Maiya
About Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja (छठ पूजा) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Sun worship for prosperity.
This festival is associated with Surya/Chhathi Maiya and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 4 days.
Verified 2026 Date
Observance range: to
Primary date:
Primary source: Ministry of Tourism, Incredible India.
The main sunset arghya is 15 November and sunrise arghya is 16 November.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Chhath Puja include:
Fasting
Arghya to Sun
Holy dip
How to Celebrate
- Fasting: A listed tradition for Chhath Puja.
- Arghya to Sun: A listed tradition for Chhath Puja.
- Holy dip: A listed tradition for Chhath Puja.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Chhath Puja traditions in:
Bihar
Jharkhand
Uttar Pradesh
Practices can vary by region and community.