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
Kosi Bharai During Chhath Puja 2026: Why Do Families Build a Tiny Canopy With Sugarcane and Diyas?During Chhath Puja, families joyously create a Kosi, a vibrant canopy crafted from sugarcane stalks adorned with decorations. This beautifu...
12 Nov, 2026, 06.28 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 2026: The Role of Daughters-in-Law, Mothers and Family Members in Preparing for the MahaparvChhath Puja preparations bring Bihari families together as mothers, daughters-in-law, children and other family members contribute to the f...
12 Nov, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Chhath Puja in Mithilanchal and Bhojpur: How Maithili and Bhojpuri Traditions Make the Festival SpecialChhath Puja is celebrated with distinct cultural traditions across Bihar's Mithilanchal and Bhojpur regions. While Maithili folk songs and ...
12 Nov, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2026: Why Sugarcane, Turmeric Plants and Banana Leaves Are Used in Traditional WorshipSugarcane, turmeric plants and banana leaves are important elements of traditional Chhath Puja celebrations in Bihar. These natural ingredi...
12 Nov, 2026, 03.04 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 Date: Check four-day calendar, significance of each day, rituals from Nahay Khay to Usha ArghyaChhath Puja will be celebrated from November 13 to November 16 in 2026. The festival involves fasting, prayers, and traditional offerings t...
10 Nov, 2026, 10.02 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
Nahay Khay 2026: New Saree or Freshly Washed? Know the Tradition Behind Ganga SnanNahay Khay heralds the commencement of Chhath Puja, embodying rituals centered on cleanliness and devotion. Adorning a new or freshly laund...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Nahay Khay 2026: Kaddu Bhaat Recipe, Traditional Food Rules And Chhath Puja RitualsNahay Khay 2026 will be observed on November 13, marking the beginning of the four-day Chhath Puja festival. Devotees take a holy bath and ...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.33 AM 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
Chhath Puja Prasad 2026: How to Make Traditional Thekua and What to Keep in the DauraThekua is one of the most important prasad items prepared for Chhath Puja, while the daura basket carries fruits, sugarcane, coconut and ot...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.21 PM IST