Chhath Puja 2002 Date — Sunday, November 10, 2002
When is Chhath Puja in 2002? Chhath Puja 2002 falls on Sunday, November 10, 2002.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2002 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Sun, 10 November 2002 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 6 November 2002 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Wed, 21 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Sun, 10 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Thu, 30 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Wed, 17 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Mon, 7 November 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2002
- Skanda Sashti 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
- Bhai Dooj 2002 date — Wed, 6 November 2002
- Govardhan Puja 2002 date — Tue, 5 November 2002
- Diwali 2002 date — Mon, 4 November 2002
- Tulsi Vivah 2002 date — Sat, 16 November 2002
- Dhanteras 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Kartik Purnima 2002 date — Tue, 19 November 2002
- Karva Chauth 2002 date — Fri, 25 October 2002
- Ahoi Ashtami 2002 date — Thu, 28 November 2002
- Sharad Purnima 2002 date — Mon, 21 October 2002
- Dussehra 2002 date — Tue, 15 October 2002
