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Chhath Puja 2278

Wednesday 20 November 2278

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When is Chhath Puja 2278?
Chhath Puja 2278 is on Wednesday 20 November 2278 in India.
How many days until Chhath Puja 2278?
92055 days from today (Friday 6 November 2026).
Is Chhath Puja a public holiday in India?
No. Chhath Puja is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Chhath Puja 2279?
Chhath Puja 2279 is on Monday 10 November 2279.
Is the date of Chhath Puja 2278 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

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Shashthi
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaGanda
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:43 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Rahu Kaal12:05 PM - 1:26 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM
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Chhath Puja in other years

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22771 NovemberThursdayView
227820 NovemberWednesdayThis page
227910 NovemberMondayView
228029 OctoberFridayView