छठ पूजा — म्हत्व
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. It is especially popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP. Devotees offer arghya to the rising and setting sun.
छठ पूजा — म्हत्व
According to tradition, Chhath is linked to the Ramayana—Sita observed the vrat in the ashram of Sage Valmiki. The Mahabharata also mentions Kunti and Draupadi worshipping the Sun. Chhathi Maiya is considered the consort of Surya and the protector of children.
छठ पूजा — पुजा विधी
- Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.
- Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.
- Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.
- Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
छठ पूजा — मंत्र
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
छठ पूजा — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Thekua
- ●Kheer
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic prasad
छठ पूजा — हेर नांवां
Bihar/Jharkhand(छठ पूजा)
Four-day riverbank puja
Eastern UP(छठ पूजा)
Same rituals
छठ पूजा — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Observe the four-day rituals
- ✓Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset
- ✓Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
- ✓Maintain purity
करनासचें
- ✗Do not break the fast before arghya
- ✗Avoid onion and garlic
- ✗Do not pollute the river
छठ पूजा — FAQ
- छठ पूजा म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya.
- छठ पूजा 2026 केन्ना?
- 2026 वर्सा छठ पूजा 2026 M11 15, Sun दिसा येता.
- छठ पूजा पुजा विधी कितें?
- Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.; Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.; Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.; Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
- छठ पूजा दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Thekua, Kheer, Fruits, Sattvic prasad
- छठ पूजा दिसा कितें करचें?
- Observe the four-day rituals; Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset; Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
- छठ पूजा दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not break the fast before arghya; Avoid onion and garlic; Do not pollute the river
- छठ पूजा दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- छठ पूजा Suryaक समर्पित.
Upcoming छठ पूजा Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
छठ पूजा is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M11 15 | Sun | 11:41 am | — |
| 2027 M11 4 | Thu | 11:47 am | — |