Chhath Puja 2026
छठ पूजा
🎉 Major Festival
Sunday, 15 November 2026
to 16 November
🙏 Deity: Surya (Sun God) & Chhathi Maiya
205
205 days away
📖 Significance of Chhath Puja
Ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God, mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP. Devotees stand in water and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
🪔 Rituals & Puja Vidhi
1Standing in river/pond water
2Offering arghya to setting sun (Day 1)
3Offering arghya to rising sun (Day 2)
436-hour waterless fast
🍽️ Fasting Rules (Vrat Vidhi)
36-hour nirjala (waterless) fast — one of the strictest Hindu fasts
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chhath Puja in 2026?
Chhath Puja (छठ पूजा) falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Celebrations continue until 16 November.
What is the significance of Chhath Puja?
Ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God, mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP. Devotees stand in water and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.