Chhath Puja 2026
छठ पूजा 2026
October 28-31, 2026 • Chaturthi to Saptami
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya (the sixth form of Prakriti). Devotees observe strict fasting and offer arghya (prayers) to the rising and setting sun.
Significance
Chhath is one of the most rigorous Hindu fasts. It thanks the Sun for sustaining life on Earth and seeks blessings for family prosperity. It's particularly popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP.
Puja Timings
Nahay Khay (Day 1)
October 28 - Full day
Kharna (Day 2)
October 29 - Evening puja
Sandhya Arghya (Day 3)
October 30 - Sunset time
Usha Arghya (Day 4)
October 31 - Sunrise time
Rituals & Traditions
- Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Holy bath and single meal
- Day 2 (Kharna): Fast until evening, prasad preparation
- Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Offering to setting sun
- Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offering to rising sun, fast ends
- Stand in water during arghya
- Prepare Thekua and other prasad
Tips by Zodiac Sign
Aries
Sun blesses your sign. Observe full four days.
Taurus
Material gains through devotion. Prepare prasad yourself.
Gemini
Mercury's friend Sun blesses you. Chant Surya mantras.
Cancer
Moon supports your Sun worship. Do waterside rituals.
Leo
Your ruling planet honored. Maximum blessings for you.
Virgo
Health blessings indicated. Fast carefully.
Libra
Partnership with Sun worship. Do puja with family.
Scorpio
Transformation through discipline. Complete all days.
Sagittarius
Jupiter supports your worship. Spiritual growth assured.
Capricorn
Career blessings from Sun. Offer arghya sincerely.
Aquarius
Saturn allows Sun's blessings. Follow traditions strictly.
Pisces
Water rituals powerful for you. Stand longer in water.
Do's
- • Maintain absolute purity
- • Prepare prasad at home
- • Use traditional methods
- • Offer arghya standing in water
- • Complete all four days
- • Include whole family
Don'ts
- • Don't use stitched clothes during puja
- • Avoid leather items
- • Don't eat until fast completion
- • Avoid impure thoughts and actions
- • Don't use machine-made items for prasad
- • Avoid breaking any ritual
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Get Your PredictionsFrequently Asked Questions
Why is Chhath Puja considered the most difficult fast?
Chhath involves 36+ hours of nirjala (waterless) fasting, standing in cold water, and extreme discipline. Devotees must maintain complete purity, prepare all offerings themselves, and perform rituals at specific times regardless of weather.
Can men observe Chhath Puja?
Yes, both men and women can observe Chhath Puja. While it's traditionally more common among women, many men also keep the fast and perform all rituals. The Sun God blesses all sincere devotees equally.
What is Thekua and why is it important?
Thekua is a traditional prasad made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. It's the main offering during Chhath and must be prepared at home using traditional methods (often on coal or wood fire, not gas).