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Chhath Puja 2007 Date — Friday, November 16, 2007

When is Chhath Puja in 2007? Chhath Puja 2007 falls on Friday, November 16, 2007.

Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Chhath Puja 2007 — full list of dates

Chhath Puja 2007 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
Nahay Khay — Chhath beginsFri, 16 November 2007Four-day vrat starts
Bhai DoojMon, 12 November 2007

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

  1. Nahay khay first day.
  2. Kharna second day.
  3. Evening and morning arghya standing in water.

Chhath Puja dates by year

When is Chhath Puja — 2006 to 2010
YearDate & day
2006Sat, 28 October 2006
2007Fri, 16 November 2007
2008Tue, 4 November 2008
2009Sat, 24 October 2009
2010Thu, 11 November 2010

Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2007