India, Nov. 15 -- Chhath Puja 2026 celebrations have reached their most significant stage, with devotees preparing to offer Sandhya Arghya to the setting Sun on Sunday, November 15. Observed on the third day of the four-day festival, Sandhya Arghya is one of the most important rituals of Chhath Puja, during which devotees stand in rivers, ponds and other water bodies to offer prayers to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya.

The festival is celebrated with deep devotion across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and several other parts of India. Preparations begin early in the day, as families arrange traditional offerings, prepare prasad and make their way to designated Chhath ghats for the evening prayers.

Chhath Puja is particularly...