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Chhath Puja 2026

Every year, many fasts and festivals are celebrated uniquely, and each festival is dedicated to different deities. Chhath Puja holds a unique place, especially in India’s eastern and northern regions. While people worship the rising Sun, Chhath is the only festival where devotees worship both the setting and rising Sun.

This festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun, who is known as the father of the universe, and Goddess Chhathi Maiya, who is the protector of children. On this day, devotees observe a fast to seek blessings for offspring, family well-being, and peace at home.

Rules and Restrictions During Chhath Puja

Among all the festivals, this fast is considered the most difficult, as devotees have to follow strict rules during this fast. Worship is never performed after sunset or before sunrise, and black coloured clothes and items are also avoided, as black is linked with Rahu and Saturn, and it is considered inauspicious. Devotees also avoid consuming garlic, onions, or any tamsic food.

Sugarcane juice, fruits, and thekua are offered to the goddess. Thekua, made from jaggery, is considered the most sacred prasad of Chhath Puja. Jaggery is used because it represents the Sun’s energy.

Chhath Puja Day 2 (Kharna)

The festival began on 13th November 2026 with Nahay Khay and ends on 16th November with Morning Arghya. The day marks the second day of the four-day-long festival, which is known as Kharna. On this day, devotees observe a day-long fast and break it in the evening after offering jaggery kheer. Silence is maintained while the one who is observing the fast consumes the offering as prasaad.