Chhath Puja — முக்கியத்துவம்
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. It is especially popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP. Devotees offer arghya to the rising and setting sun.
Chhath Puja — முக்கியத்துவம்
According to tradition, Chhath is linked to the Ramayana—Sita observed the vrat in the ashram of Sage Valmiki. The Mahabharata also mentions Kunti and Draupadi worshipping the Sun. Chhathi Maiya is considered the consort of Surya and the protector of children.
Chhath Puja — பூஜை விதிகள்
- Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.
- Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.
- Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.
- Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
Chhath Puja — மந்திரங்கள்
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
Chhath Puja — பாரம்பரிய உணவுகள்
- ●Thekua
- ●Kheer
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic prasad
Chhath Puja — வேறு பெயர்கள்
Bihar/Jharkhand(छठ पूजा)
Four-day riverbank puja
Eastern UP(छठ पूजा)
Same rituals
Chhath Puja — செய்ய வேண்டியவை / செய்யக்கூடாதவை
செய்ய வேண்டியவை
- ✓Observe the four-day rituals
- ✓Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset
- ✓Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
- ✓Maintain purity
செய்யக்கூடாதவை
- ✗Do not break the fast before arghya
- ✗Avoid onion and garlic
- ✗Do not pollute the river
Chhath Puja — FAQ
- Chhath Puja என்றால் என்ன?
- Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya.
- Chhath Puja 2026 எப்போது?
- 2026ல் Chhath Puja ஞாயிறு, 15 நவம்பர், 2026 அன்று வரும்.
- Chhath Puja பூஜை விதிகள் என்ன?
- Day 1 (Nahay Khay): Bathe and eat a pure meal; prepare the house.; Day 2 (Kharna): Observe a full-day fast; break after sunset with kheer and roti.; Day 3 (Sandhya Arghya): Observe nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the riverbank.; Day 4 (Usha Arghya): Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
- Chhath Puja அன்று என்ன சாப்பிட வேண்டும்?
- Thekua, Kheer, Fruits, Sattvic prasad
- Chhath Puja அன்று என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும்?
- Observe the four-day rituals; Offer arghya at sunrise and sunset; Use bamboo soop and fresh fruits
- Chhath Puja அன்று என்ன தவிர்க்க வேண்டும்?
- Do not break the fast before arghya; Avoid onion and garlic; Do not pollute the river
- Chhath Puja அன்று எந்த தெய்வத்தை வழிபடுவது?
- Chhath Puja Suryaக்கு அர்ப்பணிக்கப்பட்டது.
Upcoming Chhath Puja Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Chhath Puja is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 நவ., 2026 | ஞாயிறு | 11:41 am | — |
| 4 நவ., 2027 | வியாழன் | 11:47 am | — |