When is Chhath — four-day observance in 2026?

Chhath — four-day observance falls on 15 November 2026. That date is calculated for New Delhi; because the tithi begins and ends at a local clock time, Ganak recomputes it for your own city.

How is Chhath — four-day observance observed?

Chhath is one connected four-day Surya observance: Nahay Khay, Kharna, evening arghya, then dawn arghya and paran. The Shashthi sunset is one stage, not the whole fast.

What are the food and fasting rules for Chhath — four-day observance?

This is among the strictest observances, so read the health note above and choose a supported or modified form if needed. Family rules often exclude onion, garlic, ordinary salt and processed or contaminated foods, but exact ingredients and kitchen purity are lineage-specific.

When is the parana — breaking the fast — for Chhath — four-day observance?

Only after Usha Arghya on day 4, with prasad and fluid first. Kharna on day 2 is an intermediate ritual meal, not the final paran.

How does Chhath — four-day observance vary by region?

Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh preserve the principal household-ghat sequence. Nepal's Madhesh and diaspora communities maintain the same four named stages with local adaptation. Home tanks or supervised community pools are safety adaptations where natural ghats are unavailable.

Chhath — four-day observance — Date & Puja Guide

Chhath — four-day observanceChhath is a four-day gratitude observance to Surya and Chhathi Maiya: Nahay-Khay, Kharna, evening arghya and morning… Local date, timing and puja guide.

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