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Surya Shashthi Vrat, popularly known as Chhath Puja, is celebrated with great devotion across the world. It is one of the most important festivals in Bihar,
Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Chhath puja will begin on Friday, 13 November 2026. The festival, which follows traditional rituals, local customs and family traditions, will reach its main day on Sunday, 15 November. Devotees will offer Arghya (water offerings) to the setting Sun in the evening and observe a rigorous waterless fast through the night. The fast will conclude the following morning, when devotees offer Arghya to the rising Sun.
Here are all the important dates and rituals
Worshipping The Sun And Offering Arghya
Chhath Puja, will begin on Friday, 13 November 2026. Saturday, 14 November, will mark the second day of the fast. The main festival will be observed on Sunday, 15 November.After observing a rigorous nirjala fast through the night, devotees will conclude the festival on Monday, 16 November 2026, by worshipping the rising Sun and offering Arghya in the early hours before sunrise.
When Does Shashthi Tithi Begin?
The Chhath fast will begin on Friday, 13 November 2026. Shashthi Tithi will commence at 8:21 pm on Saturday, 14 November, and continue until 10:21 pm on Sunday, 15 November. Saptami Tithi will begin after this.Accordingly, Saptami Tithi will prevail throughout Monday, 16 November, from sunrise until the end of the day and night.
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Devotees should reach the banks rivers, lakes and ponds at around 5:30 am on Monday, 16 November, and wait for the rising Sun. As soon as the Sun God becomes visible, they should offer Arghya and say their prayers.
Chhath Puja 2026: Complete Schedule And Important Timings
1. 13 November 2026, Friday: Nahay KhayThe first day marks the beginning of Surya Shashthi Vrat. Devotees observe Nahay Khay, taking a ritual bath and preparing for the fast.
2. 14 November 2026, Saturday: Kharna
This is the second day of the Chhath fast, observed as Kharna.
3. 15 November 2026, Sunday: Main Chhath Puja
Sunset is expected at 5:24 pm. Devotees will offer evening Arghya to the setting Sun between 5:10 pm and 5:30 pm.
4. 16 November 2026, Monday: Usha Arghya And Paran
Sunrise is expected at approximately 6:35 am. The morning Arghya should therefore be offered between 6:25 am and 6:40 am.
It's important to note that the the timings for offering Arghya to the Sun should be followed according to the local sunrise and
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