Charak Puja — महत्त्वम्
Bengali folk festival on Chaitra Amavasya / Chaitra Sankranti eve dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees (sannyasis / bhaktas) undergo intense austerities culminating in the hook-swinging ritual (charak): iron hooks pierce the back and devotees are whirled on a tall wooden pole (charak gach). Forms the dramatic climax of the week-long Gajan festival cycle.
Charak Puja — FAQ
- Charak Puja किम् अस्ति?
- Bengali folk festival on Chaitra Amavasya / Chaitra Sankranti eve dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Charak Puja 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे Charak Puja Friday, April 17, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
Upcoming Charak Puja Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Charak Puja is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | 05:03 am | — |