Chhath Puja 2009 Date — Saturday, October 24, 2009
When is Chhath Puja in 2009? Chhath Puja 2009 falls on Saturday, October 24, 2009.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2009 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Sat, 24 October 2009 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 20 October 2009 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Tue, 4 November 2008 |
| 2009 | Sat, 24 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Thu, 11 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 1 November 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 19 November 2012 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2009
- Skanda Sashti 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Bhai Dooj 2009 date — Tue, 20 October 2009
- Govardhan Puja 2009 date — Mon, 19 October 2009
- Diwali 2009 date — Sun, 18 October 2009
- Tulsi Vivah 2009 date — Fri, 30 October 2009
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 date — Sat, 17 October 2009
- Dhanteras 2009 date — Fri, 16 October 2009
- Kartik Purnima 2009 date — Mon, 2 November 2009
- Karva Chauth 2009 date — Thu, 8 October 2009
- Ahoi Ashtami 2009 date — Tue, 10 November 2009
- Sharad Purnima 2009 date — Sun, 4 October 2009
- Dussehra 2009 date — Mon, 28 September 2009
