Kharna Prasad 2026: Can It Be Shared With Non-Fasting Family Members? Know the Rituals and TraditionsKharna, the second day of Chhath Puja, is observed with a special evening offering of kheer, roti and other traditional preparations to Chh...
14 Nov, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Chhath Puja 2026 Starts Today: Check Nahay Khay Date, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, Usha Arghya Timings & 4-Day Ritual CalendarChhath Puja 2026 will be observed from November 13 to November 16, with Nahay Khay on Friday, Kharna on Saturday, Sandhya Arghya on Novembe...
13 Nov, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Chhath Puja Song Sharda Sinha: Popular Folk and Devotional Songs Sung During Nahay Khay, Kharna and ArghyaChhath Puja Geet are an integral part of the four-day festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. From traditional Bhojpuri folk son...
12 Nov, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Chhath Nahay Khay 2026 Date: When Is Nahay Khay? Check November 13 Rituals, Kaddu Bhaat and Food RulesChhath Nahay Khay 2026 will be observed on Friday, November 13. Wondering when Nahay Khay is and what devotees do on this day? Check the da...
12 Nov, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Chhath Puja Vrat Rules 2026: What to Eat, Avoid and When the 36-Hour Nirjala Fast BeginsChhath Puja Vrat Rules 2026: From Kaddu Bhaat on Nahay Khay and jaggery kheer on Kharna to the traditional 36-hour nirjala fast, devotees f...
12 Nov, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Chhath Puja Samagri List 2026: What to Buy for Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya?Chhath Puja 2026 preparations require a detailed list of fruits, traditional offerings, food ingredients and puja essentials. From bamboo s...
12 Nov, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- Chhath Puja Katha 2026: Why Is the Festival Celebrated? Know the Story of Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya
From November 13 to November 16 in 2026, Chhath Puja will be joyfully celebrated in multiple states throughout India. This significant four...
11 Nov, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Why Chhath Puja Has No Idols or Priests: The Sun-Worship Ritual That's Different From Every Other FestivalChhath Puja stands apart from many Hindu festivals because devotees do not depend on temple idols or priest-led ceremonies to worship. Inst...
11 Nov, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2026: Ghat Preparations, Traditional Songs and Evening RitualsChhath Puja 2026 will bring vibrant celebrations with beautifully decorated ghats, traditional folk songs and age-old rituals. As devotees ...
11 Nov, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Kharna 2026: Why Is the Prasad Eaten in Complete Silence? Ritual Rule Behind Chhath Puja's Second DayDuring Kharna, the second day of Chhath Puja, devotees observe a day-long fast and break it after sunset by eating a special meal of jagger...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Who Is Chhathi Maiya? The Goddess Behind Chhath Puja and Her Surprising Connection With Surya DevMillions of devotees pray to Chhathi Maiya during Chhath Puja, but who is the goddess behind the festival? Often described as the sister of...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Why Is the Setting Sun Worshipped Before the Rising Sun During Chhath Puja? Know the SignificanceChhath Puja follows a tradition rarely seen in other Hindu festivals: devotees offer Arghya to the setting Sun before worshipping the risin...
08 Nov, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Rama Ekadashi 2026 Date: November 5 or 6? Check Parana Time, Vrat Katha and Puja VidhiRama Ekadashi 2026 will be observed tomorrow, Thursday, November 5. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the sacred Ekadashi fast falls during Krishna...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Why Chhath Puja Is Considered One of the Strictest Hindu Fasts: The 36-Hour Nirjala Vrat ExplainedChhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival marked by a demanding 36-hour Nirjala fast. Devotees abstain from food and water while engaging...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Today, November 1: Puja Muhurat, Tara Darshan Time and Vrat VidhiAhoi Ashtami 2026 will take place on Sunday, November 1, focusing on the well-being of children. On this auspicious day, families dedicate ...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Masik Janmashtami November 2026: Date, Tithi, Puja Muhurat, Vrat Rules and SignificanceMasik Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the monthly vrat falls on Krishna Paksha...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Karwa Chauth 2026: How Punjab, UP, Rajasthan and Gujarat Celebrate the Vrat DifferentlyKarwa Chauth 2026: Observed on October 29, Karwa Chauth is a significant Hindu vrat in which married women traditionally fast from sunrise ...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.58 AM IST