Chhath Puja — പ്രാധാന്യം
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.
Chhath Puja — പ്രാധാന്യം
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.
Chhath Puja — പൂജാ വിധി
- 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.
Chhath Puja — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
Chhath Puja — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Thekua
- ●Kheer
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic prasad
Chhath Puja — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Bihar/Jharkhand
Four-day riverbank puja
Eastern UP
Same rituals
Chhath Puja — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Observe the four-day rituals
- ✓Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset
- ✓Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
- ✓Maintain purity
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not break the fast before arghya
- ✗Avoid onion and garlic
- ✗Do not pollute the river
Chhath Puja — FAQ
- Chhath Puja എന്താണ്?
- Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya.
- Chhath Puja 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ Chhath Puja 2026, നവംബർ 15, ഞായറാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Chhath Puja puja rituals?
- 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.
- What to eat on Chhath Puja?
- Thekua, Kheer, Fruits, Sattvic prasad
- What should you do on Chhath Puja?
- Observe the four-day rituals; Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset; Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
- What should you avoid on Chhath Puja?
- Do not break the fast before arghya; Avoid onion and garlic; Do not pollute the river
- Chhath Puja ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Chhath Puja Suryaക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming Chhath Puja Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Chhath 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 നവം 15 | ഞായറാഴ്ച | 11:41 am | — |
| 2027 നവം 4 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 11:47 am | — |