Chhath Puja 2006 Date — Saturday, October 28, 2006
When is Chhath Puja in 2006? Chhath Puja 2006 falls on Saturday, October 28, 2006.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2006 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Sat, 28 October 2006 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 24 October 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Mon, 7 November 2005 |
| 2006 | Sat, 28 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 16 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Tue, 4 November 2008 |
| 2009 | Sat, 24 October 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2006
- Skanda Sashti 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Bhai Dooj 2006 date — Tue, 24 October 2006
- Govardhan Puja 2006 date — Mon, 23 October 2006
- Tulsi Vivah 2006 date — Thu, 2 November 2006
- Diwali 2006 date — Sun, 22 October 2006
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2006 date — Fri, 20 October 2006
- Kartik Purnima 2006 date — Sun, 5 November 2006
- Dhanteras 2006 date — Thu, 19 October 2006
- Ahoi Ashtami 2006 date — Mon, 13 November 2006
- Karva Chauth 2006 date — Tue, 10 October 2006
- Sharad Purnima 2006 date — Sat, 7 October 2006
- Dussehra 2006 date — Mon, 2 October 2006
