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
Chhath Puja 2026 Date: November 15 or 16? Check 4-Day Calendar, Arghya Timings and Delhi HolidayChhath Puja 2026 will be observed from November 13 to November 16, with Sandhya Arghya on November 15 and Usha Arghya on November 16. The f...
10 Nov, 2026, 09.10 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
Chhath Puja Complete Samagri List: Check All Items Required for Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha ArghyaChhath Puja is a vibrant multi-day festival celebrated with profound devotion, requiring meticulous preparations and specific offerings. Fa...
10 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Chhath Puja Vrat Rules 2026: What Can Parvaitins Eat and What Should They Avoid During the Fast?Chhath Puja vrat involves four days of strict food discipline, purification and devotion to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. From the tradition...
10 Nov, 2026, 01.14 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
Somvati Amavasya 2026 Today: Why November 9 Is Special, Kartik Amavasya Tithi, Puja and SignificanceSomvati Amavasya 2026 falls today, November 9, coinciding with Kartik Amavasya. The Monday Amavasya holds special religious significance. C...
09 Nov, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
- Away From Bihar This Chhath Puja? Check These Ghats in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
Thousands of families from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh celebrate Chhath Puja in cities far from their hometowns. From Yamuna...
09 Nov, 2026, 12.02 AM 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
Travelling for Chhath Puja This Week? 8 Last-Minute Train and Bus Booking Tips to Reach Home on TimeTravelling home for Chhath Puja 2026 but still struggling to find confirmed train or bus tickets? With the festival approaching, demand for...
08 Nov, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Choti Diwali 2026: November 7 or 8? Abhyang Snan Muhurat, Shubh Timings, Chaturdashi Tithi, Puja Vidhi, Rituals and SignificanceChoti Diwali 2026 is being observed today, November 8, alongside the main Diwali celebrations. Also known as Naraka Chaturdashi and Roop Ch...
08 Nov, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Chhath Puja Geet: 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...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Yamadeep Daan on Dhanteras 2026: Why One Diya Is Lit for Lord Yama, Not Goddess LakshmiDhanteras, celebrated on November 6, 2026, encompasses several meaningful rituals, one of which is the Yamadeep Daan. This involves lightin...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- Delhi friends take auto to Bihar after failing to get train tickets; 1,200-km journey for Chhath Puja wins internet's respect
Unable to get train tickets for Chhath Puja, a Delhi man named Rishav Thakur has taken an auto-rickshaw to travel to Madhubani in Bihar wit...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Other Important DatesNovember 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.50 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
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