Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja falls on 15/11/2026 this year, marking a rigorous four-day festival worshipping the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, deeply rooted in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, and now observed by migrant communities across India.

Across India it's observed through devotees standing waist-deep in rivers or ponds at sunrise and sunset offering arghya (water) to the sun, alongside strict fasting that can extend up to 36 hours without water. Patna's riverbanks along the Ganga see some of the largest gatherings, with ghats specially decorated for the occasion.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.