Chhath Puja
Also: Surya Shashthi, Dala Chhath
Nov 13 – Nov 16, 2026
A rigorous four-day festival honoring the sun god Surya and Chhathi Maiya, centered on riverside or waterside offerings at sunset and sunrise. Prominent in Bihari and Purvanchali communities, often requiring access to a river, lake, or large water feature.
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What is Chhath Puja?
A rigorous four-day festival honoring the sun god Surya and Chhathi Maiya, centered on riverside or waterside offerings at sunset and sunrise. Prominent in Bihari and Purvanchali communities, often requiring access to a river, lake, or large water feature.
Main evening (Sandhya Arghya) and morning (Usha Arghya) offerings anchor the last two days of the four-day window; local waterside event locations should be confirmed in advance.
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