Major festival
Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya)
छठ पूजा
Chhath Puja is a four-day observance to the Sun and Chhathi Maiya from the Bihar–Purvanchal tradition, with arghya offered standing in water at sunset and sunrise; its timings are strictly solar.
Also known as: Chhath · Surya Shashthi · Dala Chhath · Sandhya Arghya.
Presiding deity: Surya / Chhathi Maiya.
Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | Sunday | All cities → |
| Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) 2027 | 4 Nov 2027 | Thursday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya)?
Chhath Puja is a four-day observance to the Sun and Chhathi Maiya from the Bihar–Purvanchal tradition, with arghya offered standing in water at sunset and sunrise; its timings are strictly solar.
What are the other names for Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya)?
Chhath, Surya Shashthi, Dala Chhath, Sandhya Arghya.
When is Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) 2026?
Sunday, 15 November 2026 (India).
When is Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) 2027?
Thursday, 4 November 2027 (India).
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