Chaiti Chhath 2026 will be celebrated from March 22–25. Know the four-day schedule, rituals, and spiritual significance of this Sun God and Chhathi Maiya festival.
Maiya. Celebrated primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, the festival is observed with devotion, rituals, and fasting. This year, Chaiti Chhath 2026 will be celebrated from March 22 to March 25, 2026.
Chaiti Chhath 2026 Dates and Calendar
The four-day festival begins on March 22, 2026, and concludes on March 25, 2026. Each day of the festival has special rituals and significance:
Nahay-Khay (First Day) – March 22, 2026, Sunday: Devotees start the festival by bathing in holy rivers or water bodies and consuming sattvik (pure vegetarian) food. This ritual marks the beginning of devotion and spiritual purification.
Kharna Puja (Second Day) – March 23, 2026, Monday: On Kharna day, devotees observe a waterless fast throughout the day. In the evening, after worshipping the Sun God, they break their fast with prasad, usually kheer and roti. This begins the 36-hour continuous fast.
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Sandhya Arghya (Third Day) – March 24, 2026, Tuesday: Devotees offer arghya (ritual offering) to the setting sun in the evening, symbolizing gratitude and devotion. This day is considered highly auspicious in Chaiti Chhath 2026.
Usha Arghya (Fourth Day) – March 25, 2026, Wednesday: The festival concludes with offering arghya to the rising sun in the morning. Devotees then break their fast, marking the end of the four-day spiritual celebration.
Significance of Chaiti Chhath 2026
Chaiti Chhath 2026 is not just a ritualistic festival but a celebration of faith, devotion, and community spirit. It strengthens the bond between nature, the Sun God, and human life. Observing the fast and rituals is believed to bring prosperity, health, and spiritual upliftment to devotees.
The festival is celebrated twice a year: once in the month of Kartik and once in Chaitra. Chaiti Chhath 2026 refers to the celebration during Chaitra month. Devotees’ dedication, rituals, and community gatherings make it a vibrant and spiritually enriching festival.
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