Chhath Puja 2013 Date — Friday, November 8, 2013
When is Chhath Puja in 2013? Chhath Puja 2013 falls on Friday, November 8, 2013.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2013 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Fri, 8 November 2013 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 5 November 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Mon, 19 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Fri, 8 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 29 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 17 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Sun, 6 November 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2013
- Skanda Sashti 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Bhai Dooj 2013 date — Tue, 5 November 2013
- Govardhan Puja 2013 date — Mon, 4 November 2013
- Diwali 2013 date — Sun, 3 November 2013
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 date — Sat, 2 November 2013
- Tulsi Vivah 2013 date — Thu, 14 November 2013
- Dhanteras 2013 date — Fri, 1 November 2013
- Kartik Purnima 2013 date — Sun, 17 November 2013
- Karva Chauth 2013 date — Wed, 23 October 2013
- Ahoi Ashtami 2013 date — Tue, 26 November 2013
- Sharad Purnima 2013 date — Fri, 18 October 2013
- Dussehra 2013 date — Mon, 14 October 2013
