Chhath Puja 2027
Chhath Puja 2027 is on Thursday, 4 November 2027. The tithi runs from 19:32, 3 November 2027 to 21:38, 4 November 2027.
Chhath Puja 2027 date in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 4 November 2027 | — |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 4 November 2027 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 4 November 2027 | — |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 4 November 2027 | — |
| Chennai | Thursday, 4 November 2027 | — |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 4 November 2027 | — |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 4 November 2027 | — |
| Varanasi | Thursday, 4 November 2027 | — |
About Chhath Puja
Chhath, also called Chhath Puja, is an ancient Hindu festival native to East India and southern Nepal. It is celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh; and Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati, Lumbini, and Madhesh provinces of Nepal. In major urban centres like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Janakpur, and Kathmandu, the diaspora celebrates Chhath to preserve their cultural heritage.
Significance
Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, as it is thought that the sun is visible to every being and is the basis of life of all creatures on Earth. Chhathi Maiya is also worshipped on this day. According to Vedic astrology, Chhathi Maiya grants children long life and good health by shielding them from illnesses and diseases.
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Questions people ask
When is Chhath Puja in 2027?
Chhath Puja is on Thursday, 4 November 2027 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Chhath Puja celebrated?
Chhath, also called Chhath Puja, is an ancient Hindu festival native to East India and southern Nepal. It is celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh; and Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati, Lumbini, and Madhesh provinces of Nepal.
Other years: Chhath Puja 2026
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate