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Chhath Puja 2491

Wednesday 7 November 2491

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When is Chhath Puja 2491?
Chhath Puja 2491 is on Wednesday 7 November 2491 in India.
How many days until Chhath Puja 2491?
169837 days from today (Sunday 8 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 2492?
Chhath Puja 2492 is on Tuesday 25 November 2492.
Is the date of Chhath Puja 2491 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
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaSukarma
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:31 AM
Sunset5:38 PM
Rahu Kaal12:04 PM - 1:28 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
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Chhath Puja in other years

YearDateDay
249017 NovemberFridayView
24917 NovemberWednesdayThis page
249225 NovemberTuesdayView
249315 NovemberSundayView