New Delhi: Chaiti Chhath 2026 is set to be celebrated from March 22 to March 25, 2026, honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. This festival, observed twice a year—in Kartik and Chaitra months—has its Chaitra celebration known as Chaiti Chhath. The festival holds special significance in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh and is celebrated as a grand four-day event with unique rituals each day.
Chaiti Chhath 2026 Dates
The four days of Chaiti Chhath 2026 are as follows:
- Nahay-Khay (First Day): March 22, 2026, Sunday
- Kharna Puja (Second Day): March 23, 2026, Monday
- Sandhya Arghya (Third Day): March 24, 2026, Tuesday
- Usha Arghya (Fourth Day): March 25, 2026, Wednesday
Four-Day Celebration of Chaiti Chhath 2026
Nahay-Khay (First Day)
The festival begins with Nahay-Khay, where devotees take a ritual bath in a holy river or water body and consume sattvik (pure) food. This marks the start of Chaiti Chhath 2026 and sets the tone for spiritual devotion.
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Kharna Puja (Second Day)
On the second day, devotees observe a waterless fast throughout the day. After worshipping the Sun God in the evening, they consume kheer and roti as prasad. This begins the 36-hour fast, a central part of Chaiti Chhath 2026.
Sandhya Arghya (Third Day)
The third day, Sandhya Arghya, involves offering prayers and arghya to the setting sun. Devotees gather on riverbanks or water bodies to perform the evening rituals, expressing gratitude and devotion during Chaiti Chhath 2026.
Usha Arghya (Fourth Day)
The final day, Usha Arghya, is marked by offering arghya to the rising sun. After this morning ritual, devotees break their fast, concluding the Chaiti Chhath 2026 celebrations with a sense of spiritual fulfillment and community devotion.
Significance of Chaiti Chhath 2026
Chaiti Chhath 2026 is not just a festival but a celebration of faith, warmth, and devotion. Devotees believe that sincere worship during this period brings blessings, health, and prosperity. The four-day festival emphasizes self-discipline, prayer, and the spiritual connection with the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
Chaiti Chhath 2026 is an occasion that unites communities and families, creating a vibrant atmosphere of devotion and spiritual reflection across Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.