Chhath Puja 2026 begins on November 13 and runs for four days, ending on November 16. Devotees worship Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya with fasting, prayers and offerings made to the setting and rising sun. The festival includes rituals such as holy bathing and the traditional meal of Kaddu Bhaat on the first day, followed by other observances on subsequent days.
Across coverage, outlets provide different context for the same core schedule. NDTV focuses on the day-by-day framework, highlighting the start with Nahay Khay and concluding with Usha Arghya. Free Press Journal supplements the schedule with practical details for observance, including a “dos and don’ts” guide for maintaining purity and references to nirjala fasting, as well as cultural context through travel and religious background.
One Free Press Journal travel guide points readers to well-known ghats and locations such as Yamuna Ghat in Delhi, major Ghats in Patna and Varanasi, and spots in West Bengal including Howrah Bridge ghat and Rabindra Sarobar, describing the atmosphere and typical offerings. Another Free Press Journal explainer adds mythological stories linked to the festival, while still keeping the ritual sequence anchored around Nahay Khaye, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya.
