Chhath Puja 2096 Date — Wednesday, November 21, 2096
When is Chhath Puja in 2096? Chhath Puja 2096 falls on Wednesday, November 21, 2096.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2096 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Wed, 21 November 2096 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 17 November 2096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2095 | Thu, 3 November 2095 |
| 2096 | Wed, 21 November 2096 |
| 2097 | Sun, 10 November 2097 |
| 2098 | Thu, 30 October 2098 |
| 2099 | Wed, 18 November 2099 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2096
- Skanda Sashti 2096 date — Wed, 21 November 2096
- Bhai Dooj 2096 date — Sat, 17 November 2096
- Govardhan Puja 2096 date — Thu, 15 November 2096
- Tulsi Vivah 2096 date — Tue, 27 November 2096
- Diwali 2096 date — Wed, 14 November 2096
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2096 date — Tue, 13 November 2096
- Kartik Purnima 2096 date — Thu, 29 November 2096
- Dhanteras 2096 date — Mon, 12 November 2096
- Ahoi Ashtami 2096 date — Fri, 7 December 2096
- Karva Chauth 2096 date — Sat, 3 November 2096
- Sharad Purnima 2096 date — Wed, 31 October 2096
- Dussehra 2096 date — Fri, 26 October 2096
