Chhath Puja 2024: Is It On November 6 or 7? Here’s All You Need To Know

festive season has just begun, with many more celebrations to come. After joyous occasions of Navratri , Durga Puja, and anticipation of Diwali , Chhath Puja follows closely.

What is Chhath Puja?

Chhath Puja is a four-day annual festival during which Hindu devotees honour Sun God, known as Surya or Surya Bhagavan. festival is also referred to by several or names, including Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja, Pratihar, Dala Chhath, and Chhath Puja.

observance spans four days and involves fasting, particularly by women, to pray for well-being of ir sons and to bring peace and happiness to family.

This festival is celebrated with great fervor, especially in state of Bihar and in neighboring country of Nepal.

Chhath Puja Date: Is it on November 6 or 7?

Chhath Puja is observed on different dates each year, as it follows Hindu lunar calendar. One easy way to know when Chhath Puja will take place is that it always falls six days after Diwali . This year, Chhath Puja 2024 will be celebrated on November 7.

Shubh Muhurat

Here are dates and auspicious times for each day, as per Drik Panchang.

Chhath Puja Day 1: Nahay Khay falls on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. time starts at 6:36 am and ends at 5:33 pm.

Chhath Puja Day 2: Lohanda and Kharna falls on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. From sunrise till evening, auspicious time starts at 6:37 am and ends at 5:32 pm.

Chhath Puja Day 3: Chhath Puja, Sandhya Arghya will be observed on Thursday, November 7, 2024. shubh muhurat begins at 6:38 am and ends at 5:32 pm.

Chhath Puja Day 4: Usha Arghya, Parana Day falls on Friday, November 8, 2024. auspicious time kicks off at 6:38 am and ends at 5:31 pm.

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