Chhath Puja 2010 Date — Thursday, November 11, 2010
When is Chhath Puja in 2010? Chhath Puja 2010 falls on Thursday, November 11, 2010.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2010 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Thu, 11 November 2010 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 7 November 2010 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Sat, 24 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Thu, 11 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 1 November 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 19 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 8 November 2013 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2010
- Skanda Sashti 2010 date — Thu, 11 November 2010
- Govardhan Puja 2010 date — Sun, 7 November 2010
- Bhai Dooj 2010 date — Sun, 7 November 2010
- Diwali 2010 date — Sat, 6 November 2010
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2010 date — Fri, 5 November 2010
- Dhanteras 2010 date — Thu, 4 November 2010
- Tulsi Vivah 2010 date — Thu, 18 November 2010
- Kartik Purnima 2010 date — Sun, 21 November 2010
- Karva Chauth 2010 date — Wed, 27 October 2010
- Ahoi Ashtami 2010 date — Mon, 29 November 2010
- Sharad Purnima 2010 date — Fri, 22 October 2010
- Dussehra 2010 date — Sun, 17 October 2010
