Chhath Puja 2026 Wishes: Sandhya Arghya On Nov 15; Check Timings And Wishes To Share With Friends & Family

Chhath Puja 2026 is being celebrated today with massive devotion and enthusiasm across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and several other parts of India. The four-day festival, which began on November 13, will conclude on Monday, November 16, with devotees offering prayers to the rising Sun God.

Today, November 15, is the third and one of the major days of Chhath Mahaparv, known as Sandhya Arghya. On this occasion, devotees gather at riverbanks, ponds and designated ghats to offer arghya to the setting Sun God and seek blessings for the health, happiness and prosperity of their families.

Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. It is also known as Surya Shashthi, Kartik Chhath and Chhath Mahaparv. The festival is particularly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, although celebrations are also observed in several other parts of the country.

Chhath Puja 2026: Dates And Four-Day Rituals

Chhath Puja is observed over four days, with each day having its own religious significance and rituals. Devotees follow strict rules of cleanliness, discipline, devotion and fasting throughout the festival.

Here is the complete Chhath Puja 2026 schedule:

November 13, Friday, Nahay Khay: The festival begins with Nahay Khay. Devotees take a ritual bath, clean their homes and prepare traditional satvik food. The meal is prepared with particular attention to purity and cleanliness.

November 14, Saturday, Kharna: On the second day, devotees observe a fast throughout the day and break it after sunset with a traditional offering, usually jaggery-based kheer, roti and other preparations. After Kharna, devotees begin a rigorous 36-hour nirjala fast, during which they refrain from consuming both food and water.

November 15, Sunday, Sandhya Arghya: The third day is considered the main day of Chhath Puja. Devotees gather at riverbanks and other water bodies in the evening to offer arghya to the setting Sun. Fruits, thekua, sugarcane and other traditional offerings are arranged in bamboo baskets and offered with prayers.

November 16, Monday, Usha Arghya and Parana: The festival concludes with Usha Arghya, when devotees offer prayers to the rising Sun God early in the morning. After completing the morning rituals, devotees break their fast through Parana.

Chhath Puja 2026: Sandhya Arghya And Usha Arghya Timings

Sunrise and sunset timings are particularly important during Chhath Puja, as devotees perform the evening and morning
Here are the pooja timings for November 15 and 16 in some cities as per Drik Panchang

Patna: Sandhya Arghya, 5:00 PM; Usha Arghya, 6:07 AM.
New Delhi: Sandhya Arghya, 5:27 PM; Usha Arghya, 6:44 AM.
Kolkata: Sandhya Arghya, Around 4:53 PM.

Chhath Puja 2026 Wishes, Messages And Quotes In English

On the occasion of Chhath Mahaparv, share these heartfelt wishes and messages with your friends, family members and loved ones.

Wishing you and your family a blessed Chhath Puja. May Chhathi Maiya fill your home with good health, happiness and prosperity.

May the rising and setting Sun illuminate your life with positivity, peace and success. Happy Chhath Puja 2026!

On this auspicious occasion, may Surya Dev bless you with strength, wisdom and good fortune. Chhath Puja ki hardik shubhkamnayein!

May your devotion bring endless blessings and happiness into your life. Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Chhath Mahaparv.

May every ghat glow with faith and every home shine with happiness. Sending warm wishes to you and your family on Chhath Puja.

May Chhathi Maiya fulfil your wishes and bless your family with good health, peace and prosperity. Happy Chhath Puja!