New Delhi: Chhath Mahaparva 2026 has started from Friday, 13 November. The first day of this four-day long festival started with Nahay-Khay. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the countrymen at Chhath Puja. He bowed to the devotees observing the fast and wished for the blessings of Chhathi Maiya for everyone.
Prime Minister Modi posted on social media platform Today I am bathed and eaten. Salute to all the devotees observing fast. He wished that Chhathi Maiya may shower her blessings on everyone.
लोक आस्था और सूर्य उपासना के चार दिवसीय पावन अनुष्ठान महापर्व छठ के शुभारंभ पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। आज नहाय-खाय है। सभी व्रतियों को मेरा नमन। सबको छठी मइया का आशीर्वाद मिले, यही कामना है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2026
Chhath celebration from Bihar to Jharkhand?
Chhath Puja is one of the major religious festivals of India. This festival is celebrated with special devotion in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Nepal. In this ritual which lasts for four days, Sun God and Chhathi Maiya are worshipped. Devotees pray for the happiness, prosperity, health and well-being of their families.
Started with Nahay-Khay on 13th November?
The first day of Chhath Mahaparva is bathed and eaten. On this day, devotees take a holy bath and after cleaning the house, prepare satvik food. According to tradition, rice, gram dal and bottle gourd vegetable are consumed on this day. With this the four-day festival begins.
Will Kharna be held on 14th November?
The second day of Chhath Puja is called Kharna. On this day, the devotees keep fast for the whole day and break the fast by taking Prasad after the evening puja. Jaggery kheer and roti are usually made in the Prasad of Kharna. After this, the devotee begins a 36-hour waterless fast, in which both food and water are sacrificed.
Will evening Arghya be offered on 15th November?
Evening Arghya will be offered on the third day of the festival i.e. 15th November. On this day, devotees reach the banks of rivers, ponds and other water bodies and offer Arghya to the setting sun. Traditional offerings like thekua, fruits, sugarcane and coconut are kept in the puja basket.
Ending with Arghya to the rising sun on 16th November?
The last day of Chhath Mahaparva will be celebrated on 16 November. On this day, devotees reach the ghats before sunrise in the morning and offer Arghya to the rising sun. After the puja, Parana is performed and with this the 36 hours of Nirjala fast are completed.
