Chhath Puja 2016 Date — Sunday, November 6, 2016
When is Chhath Puja in 2016? Chhath Puja 2016 falls on Sunday, November 6, 2016.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2016 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Sun, 6 November 2016 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 1 November 2016 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Tue, 17 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Sun, 6 November 2016 |
| 2017 | Thu, 26 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Tue, 13 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sat, 2 November 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2016
- Skanda Sashti 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Bhai Dooj 2016 date — Tue, 1 November 2016
- Tulsi Vivah 2016 date — Fri, 11 November 2016
- Govardhan Puja 2016 date — Mon, 31 October 2016
- Diwali 2016 date — Sun, 30 October 2016
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2016 date — Sat, 29 October 2016
- Kartik Purnima 2016 date — Mon, 14 November 2016
- Dhanteras 2016 date — Fri, 28 October 2016
- Ahoi Ashtami 2016 date — Mon, 21 November 2016
- Karva Chauth 2016 date — Wed, 19 October 2016
- Sharad Purnima 2016 date — Sun, 16 October 2016
- Dussehra 2016 date — Tue, 11 October 2016
