Chhath Puja 2008 Date — Tuesday, November 4, 2008
When is Chhath Puja in 2008? Chhath Puja 2008 falls on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2008 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Tue, 4 November 2008 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Thu, 30 October 2008 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Fri, 16 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Tue, 4 November 2008 |
| 2009 | Sat, 24 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Thu, 11 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 1 November 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2008
- Skanda Sashti 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Bhai Dooj 2008 date — Thu, 30 October 2008
- Govardhan Puja 2008 date — Wed, 29 October 2008
- Tulsi Vivah 2008 date — Mon, 10 November 2008
- Diwali 2008 date — Tue, 28 October 2008
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2008 date — Mon, 27 October 2008
- Dhanteras 2008 date — Sun, 26 October 2008
- Kartik Purnima 2008 date — Thu, 13 November 2008
- Ahoi Ashtami 2008 date — Thu, 20 November 2008
- Karva Chauth 2008 date — Sat, 18 October 2008
- Sharad Purnima 2008 date — Tue, 14 October 2008
- Dussehra 2008 date — Thu, 9 October 2008
