Chhath Puja 2003 Date — Thursday, October 30, 2003
When is Chhath Puja in 2003? Chhath Puja 2003 falls on Thursday, October 30, 2003.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2003 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Thu, 30 October 2003 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Mon, 27 October 2003 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Sun, 10 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Thu, 30 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Wed, 17 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Mon, 7 November 2005 |
| 2006 | Sat, 28 October 2006 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2003
- Skanda Sashti 2003 date — Thu, 30 October 2003
- Bhai Dooj 2003 date — Mon, 27 October 2003
- Govardhan Puja 2003 date — Sun, 26 October 2003
- Diwali 2003 date — Sat, 25 October 2003
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2003 date — Fri, 24 October 2003
- Tulsi Vivah 2003 date — Wed, 5 November 2003
- Dhanteras 2003 date — Thu, 23 October 2003
- Kartik Purnima 2003 date — Sat, 8 November 2003
- Karva Chauth 2003 date — Tue, 14 October 2003
- Ahoi Ashtami 2003 date — Mon, 17 November 2003
- Sharad Purnima 2003 date — Fri, 10 October 2003
- Dussehra 2003 date — Sun, 5 October 2003
