Chhath Puja 2004 Date — Wednesday, November 17, 2004
When is Chhath Puja in 2004? Chhath Puja 2004 falls on Wednesday, November 17, 2004.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Wed, 17 November 2004 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 14 November 2004 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Thu, 30 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Wed, 17 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Mon, 7 November 2005 |
| 2006 | Sat, 28 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 16 November 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2004
- Skanda Sashti 2004 date — Wed, 17 November 2004
- Bhai Dooj 2004 date — Sun, 14 November 2004
- Govardhan Puja 2004 date — Sat, 13 November 2004
- Diwali 2004 date — Fri, 12 November 2004
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2004 date — Thu, 11 November 2004
- Tulsi Vivah 2004 date — Tue, 23 November 2004
- Dhanteras 2004 date — Wed, 10 November 2004
- Kartik Purnima 2004 date — Fri, 26 November 2004
- Karva Chauth 2004 date — Mon, 1 November 2004
- Ahoi Ashtami 2004 date — Sun, 5 December 2004
- Sharad Purnima 2004 date — Thu, 28 October 2004
- Dussehra 2004 date — Sat, 23 October 2004
