Chhath Puja 2001 Date — Wednesday, November 21, 2001
When is Chhath Puja in 2001? Chhath Puja 2001 falls on Wednesday, November 21, 2001.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2001 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Wed, 21 November 2001 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 17 November 2001 |
Why we celebrate
Ancient Vedic sun worship — thanks to Surya and Chhathi Maiya for life on earth.
How it is celebrated
Four-day rigorous vrat on Ganga/ghat; arghya at sunrise and sunset.
Puja timing
Sandhya and Usha arghya on Shashthi; strict fasting without water on main day in tradition.
Foods & offerings
Thekua, kheer, fruits; prasad prepared without onion/garlic.
Rituals
- Nahay khay first day.
- Kharna second day.
- Evening and morning arghya standing in water.
Chhath Puja dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Thu, 2 November 2000 |
| 2001 | Wed, 21 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Sun, 10 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Thu, 30 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Wed, 17 November 2004 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2001
- Skanda Sashti 2001 date — Wed, 21 November 2001
- Bhai Dooj 2001 date — Sat, 17 November 2001
- Govardhan Puja 2001 date — Fri, 16 November 2001
- Diwali 2001 date — Thu, 15 November 2001
- Tulsi Vivah 2001 date — Tue, 27 November 2001
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2001 date — Wed, 14 November 2001
- Dhanteras 2001 date — Tue, 13 November 2001
- Kartik Purnima 2001 date — Fri, 30 November 2001
- Karva Chauth 2001 date — Mon, 5 November 2001
- Ahoi Ashtami 2001 date — Sat, 8 December 2001
- Sharad Purnima 2001 date — Thu, 1 November 2001
- Dussehra 2001 date — Fri, 26 October 2001
