Chhath Puja 2014 Date — Wednesday, October 29, 2014
When is Chhath Puja in 2014? Chhath Puja 2014 falls on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2014 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Wed, 29 October 2014 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 25 October 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Fri, 8 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 29 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 17 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Sun, 6 November 2016 |
| 2017 | Thu, 26 October 2017 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2014
- Skanda Sashti 2014 date — Wed, 29 October 2014
- Bhai Dooj 2014 date — Sat, 25 October 2014
- Govardhan Puja 2014 date — Fri, 24 October 2014
- Diwali 2014 date — Thu, 23 October 2014
- Tulsi Vivah 2014 date — Tue, 4 November 2014
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2014 date — Wed, 22 October 2014
- Dhanteras 2014 date — Tue, 21 October 2014
- Kartik Purnima 2014 date — Thu, 6 November 2014
- Karva Chauth 2014 date — Sun, 12 October 2014
- Ahoi Ashtami 2014 date — Sat, 15 November 2014
- Sharad Purnima 2014 date — Wed, 8 October 2014
- Dussehra 2014 date — Sat, 4 October 2014
