India, Nov. 10 -- Chhath Puja, one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, will be observed from November 13 to November 16, 2026. Celebrated with immense devotion, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and several other parts of India, the four-day festival involves fasting, traditional offerings, prayers and rituals performed at riverbanks, ponds and other water bodies.

The festival begins with Nahay Khay and concludes with Usha Arghya, when devotees offer prayers to the rising Sun. The main Chhath Puja and Sandhya Arghya will take place on Sunday, November 15. From the complete festival calendar and puja timings to rituals, samagri, and religious significance, here i...