Chhath Puja 1960
Tuesday 25 October 1960
24126 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 22 Oct - Tue, 25 Oct 1960 (take Mon off)
Quick answers
- When is Chhath Puja 1960?
- Chhath Puja 1960 is on Tuesday 25 October 1960 in Nepal.
- How many days until Chhath Puja 1960?
- Chhath Puja 1960 was 24126 days ago.
- Is Chhath Puja a public holiday in Nepal?
- Yes. Chhath Puja is a national public holiday in Nepal.
- When is Chhath Puja 1961?
- Chhath Puja 1961 is on Monday 13 November 1961.
- Is the date of Chhath Puja 1960 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
A four-day festival peaking on Kartika Shukla Shashthi, six days after Diwali. Mainly observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal.
Significance
Worship of Surya, the Sun god, and Chhathi Maiya for health and prosperity.
How it is celebrated
- Nahay Khay and Kharna rituals
- 36-hour fast without water
- Offering arghya to the setting and rising sun while standing in water
- Thekua and fruit offerings in bamboo baskets
Nepal