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Chhath Puja 2026
Sacred Sun God & Chhathi Maiya festival featuring 36-hour Nirjala fasting, Sandhya & Usha Arghya
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Chhath Puja 2026
Sacred Sun God & Chhathi Maiya festival featuring 36-hour Nirjala fasting, Sandhya & Usha Arghya
Festival Schedule: November 15, 2026 — November 16, 2026
Live countdown to Chhath Puja 2026 (Surya Shashthi). Track real-time schedule from Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya with sunrise & sunset timings.
Chhath Puja 2026 — Complete 4-Day Schedule, Vrat Rituals & Arghya Guide
Chhath Puja is one of the most sacred, austere, and spiritually vibrant festivals of India, celebrated with unwavering devotion across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Delhi, and worldwide Indian diaspora communities.
Spanning four rigorous days of cleansing, penance, and gratitude, the Mahaparv worships Surya Dev (the Sun God)—the cosmic source of energy—and his consort Chhathi Maiya for blessing families with vitality, health, and prosperity.
- Day 1 (Friday, Nov 13, 2026) – Nahay Khay | Sacred river bath & Satvik Kaddu-Bhaat meal
- Day 2 (Saturday, Nov 14, 2026) – Kharna (Lohanda) | All-day fast followed by evening Rasiya (jaggery kheer) & Roti prasad
- Day 3 (Sunday, Nov 15, 2026) – Sandhya Arghya (Surya Shashthi) | Standing in holy water to offer evening Arghya to the setting Sun
- Day 4 (Monday, Nov 16, 2026) – Usha Arghya & Paran (Saptami) | Morning Arghya to the rising Sun & concluding the 36-hour Nirjala fast
Cultural & Native Language Details (हिंदी / Hindi)
छठ पूजा (प्रतिहार षष्ठी / सूर्य षष्ठी) 2026
भगवान सूर्य और छठी मइया की उपासना का पावन महापर्व
छठ पूजा (सूर्य षष्ठी) चार दिवसीय आस्था का महापर्व है। इसमें 36 घंटे का निर्जला व्रत, नहाय-खाय, खरना, अस्ताचलगामी (डूबते) सूर्य को संध्या अर्घ्य और उदीयमान (उगते) सूर्य को उषा अर्घ्य देकर व्रत का पारण किया जाता है।
Festival Start DateNovember 15, 20266:00 AM GMT+1
Festival End DateNovember 16, 20267:30 AM GMT+1
Timezone ModeAsia/KolkataFixed regional timezone
Host LocationIndiaChhath Puja Mahaparv
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Chhath Puja 2026 date, time, and countdown features
How many days left for Chhath Puja 2026 from today? (How many days until Chhath Puja?)
The main day of Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya / Surya Shashthi) will be observed on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with the 4-day Mahaparv beginning on Friday, November 13, 2026. Track the real-time live countdown in days, hours, minutes, and seconds above.
Chhath Puja kab hai? (When is Chhath Puja 2026 Date in November?)
Chhath Puja 2026 (Kartik Shukla Shashthi) spans 4 days: Day 1: Nahay Khay on Nov 13; Day 2: Kharna / Lohanda on Nov 14; Day 3: Sandhya Arghya (Evening Sunset Offering) on Nov 15; and Day 4: Usha Arghya (Morning Sunrise Offering & Paran) on Nov 16, 2026.
What is the schedule and Arghya timings for Chhath Puja 2026?
On Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Sandhya Arghya), devotees offer Arghya to the setting sun during evening sunset (approx. 5:27 PM IST). On Monday, November 16, 2026 (Usha Arghya), morning offerings are made to the rising sun at sunrise (approx. 6:45 AM IST), followed by breaking the 36-hour Nirjala fast.
What is the religious and cultural significance of Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja (Pratihar Shashthi / Surya Shashthi / Dala Chhath) is an ancient Vedic festival dedicated to Surya Bhagwan (the Sun God) and Goddess Shashthi (Chhathi Maiya). Devotees express gratitude for life, health, and prosperity through strict 36-hour waterless fasting (Nirjala Vrat), purity rituals, holy bathing, and offering Thekua, sugarcane, and seasonal fruits in bamboo soops.
Is Chhath Puja a public or restricted holiday in India?
Chhath Puja is an official restricted/optional holiday across India, and a gazetted state public holiday in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi NCR.
When is Chhath Puja 2026?
Chhath Puja 2026 starts on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM GMT+1 and runs through Monday, November 16, 2026 at 7:30 AM GMT+1. The countdown timer above reflects the real-time remaining countdown in Asia/Kolkata.
When does Chhath Puja 2026 end?
Chhath Puja 2026 concludes on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 7:30 AM GMT+1. The live countdown timer continues running throughout the event to track remaining festival time until it ends.
How many days and hours are left until Chhath Puja 2026?
You can track the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining in real-time with the live interactive clock above. It automatically calculates and updates down to the second.
What is the significance of Chhath Puja 2026?
Live countdown to Chhath Puja 2026 (Surya Shashthi). Track real-time schedule from Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya with sunrise & sunset timings. In native cultural context (हिंदी / Hindi): छठ पूजा (सूर्य षष्ठी) चार दिवसीय आस्था का महापर्व है। इसमें 36 घंटे का निर्जला व्रत, नहाय-खाय, खरना, अस्ताचलगामी (डूबते) सूर्य को संध्या अर्घ्य और उदीयमान (उगते) सूर्य को उषा अर्घ्य देकर व्रत का पारण किया जाता है।
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