Chhath Puja 2012 Date — Monday, November 19, 2012
When is Chhath Puja in 2012? Chhath Puja 2012 falls on Monday, November 19, 2012.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2012 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Mon, 19 November 2012 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Thu, 15 November 2012 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Tue, 1 November 2011 |
| 2012 | Mon, 19 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 8 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 29 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 17 November 2015 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2012
- Skanda Sashti 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
- Bhai Dooj 2012 date — Thu, 15 November 2012
- Govardhan Puja 2012 date — Wed, 14 November 2012
- Diwali 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Tulsi Vivah 2012 date — Sun, 25 November 2012
- Dhanteras 2012 date — Mon, 12 November 2012
- Kartik Purnima 2012 date — Wed, 28 November 2012
- Karva Chauth 2012 date — Sat, 3 November 2012
- Ahoi Ashtami 2012 date — Fri, 7 December 2012
- Sharad Purnima 2012 date — Mon, 29 October 2012
- Dussehra 2012 date — Wed, 24 October 2012
