Festival guide
Chhath Puja
छठ पूजा
Ancient Vedic festival worshipping Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
At a glance
How is Chhath Puja dated?
Chhath Puja is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Chhath, Chatti Puja, Dala Chhath, Surya Shashthi, Chhath Puja date.
Yearly reference
Chhath Puja dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Names, timing, and observance notes
Chhath Puja, Chatti Puja, and Arghya days
Chhath Puja is also known as Chhath, Chatti Puja, or Surya Shashthi. Families plan Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya as a sequence according to local practice.
Regional names and traditions
Chhath across Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Nepal, and the diaspora
Chhath Puja is a sequence of observances also known as Chhath, Chatti Puja, or Dala Chhath. Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya refer to its evening and morning offerings.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Shukla Shashthi (6th day of bright fortnight in Kartik). Six days after Diwali, devotees worship the Sun God with offerings at sunrise and sunset, typically in October-November.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedChhath Puja tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Regional festivalNakshatra
Uttara AshadhaDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Devotees offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Chhath Puja dated?
Chhath Puja is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Chhath Puja?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Chhath Puja. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.