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Chhath Puja 2026 Date: 4-day calendar, rituals, puja samagri, significance and arghya timings
Chhath Puja 2026 will begin on November 13 with Nahay Khay and conclude on November 16 with Usha Arghya and Parana. The four-day festival includes Kharna, the evening offering to the setting Sun and prayers to the rising Sun. Here is the complete day-wise calendar, New Delhi timings, rituals and list of puja samagri.
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-day festival honors the Sun God, Surya Dev, and Goddess Chhathi Maiya through heartfelt offerings and prayers. Participants will partake in essential rituals such as the Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya, emphasizing family connections and communal unity in this cherished cultural celebration.
As Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Draws Attention, Discover the Sacred Chhath Puja Connection With Lord Rama and Sita
Chhath Puja is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to the Sun God, but its connection with the Ramayana adds another layer of religious significance. According to popular beliefs, Lord Rama and Goddess Sita observed Sun worship after returning to Ayodhya from their 14-year exile. As Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama in the upcoming Ramayana brings renewed attention to the epic, here is the lesser-known story connecting Chhath Puja, Goddess Sita and the sacred tradition of offering Arghya to the Sun.
