षष्ठी पूजा — महत्त्वम्
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. It is especially popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP. Devotees offer arghya to the rising and setting sun.
षष्ठी पूजा — महत्त्वम्
According to tradition, Chhath is linked to the Ramayana—Sita observed the vrat in the ashram of Sage Valmiki. The Mahabharata also mentions Kunti and Draupadi worshipping the Sun. Chhathi Maiya is considered the consort of Surya and the protector of children.
षष्ठी पूजा — पूजाविधिः
- Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.
- Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.
- Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.
- Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
षष्ठी पूजा — मन्त्राः
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
षष्ठी पूजा — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Thekua
- ●Kheer
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic prasad
षष्ठी पूजा — अन्यनामानि
Bihar/Jharkhand(छठ पूजा)
Four-day riverbank puja
Eastern UP(छठ पूजा)
Same rituals
षष्ठी पूजा — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Observe the four-day rituals
- ✓Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset
- ✓Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
- ✓Maintain purity
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not break the fast before arghya
- ✗Avoid onion and garlic
- ✗Do not pollute the river
षष्ठी पूजा — FAQ
- षष्ठी पूजा किम् अस्ति?
- Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya.
- षष्ठी पूजा 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे षष्ठी पूजा Sunday, November 15, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- षष्ठी पूजा पूजाविधिः का?
- Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.; Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.; Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.; Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
- षष्ठी पूजा दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Thekua, Kheer, Fruits, Sattvic prasad
- षष्ठी पूजा दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Observe the four-day rituals; Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset; Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
- षष्ठी पूजा दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not break the fast before arghya; Avoid onion and garlic; Do not pollute the river
- षष्ठी पूजा दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- षष्ठी पूजा Surya देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming षष्ठी पूजा Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
षष्ठी पूजा 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Sunday | 11:41 am | — |
| Nov 4, 2027 | Thursday | 11:47 am | — |