Chhath Puja 2011 Date — Tuesday, November 1, 2011
When is Chhath Puja in 2011? Chhath Puja 2011 falls on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2011 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Tue, 1 November 2011 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Fri, 28 October 2011 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Thu, 11 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 1 November 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 19 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 8 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 29 October 2014 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2011
- Skanda Sashti 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Bhai Dooj 2011 date — Fri, 28 October 2011
- Govardhan Puja 2011 date — Thu, 27 October 2011
- Diwali 2011 date — Wed, 26 October 2011
- Tulsi Vivah 2011 date — Mon, 7 November 2011
- Dhanteras 2011 date — Tue, 25 October 2011
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2011 date — Tue, 25 October 2011
- Kartik Purnima 2011 date — Thu, 10 November 2011
- Karva Chauth 2011 date — Sun, 16 October 2011
- Ahoi Ashtami 2011 date — Sat, 19 November 2011
- Sharad Purnima 2011 date — Tue, 11 October 2011
- Dussehra 2011 date — Thu, 6 October 2011
