Chhath Puja brings four days of Sun worship to Patna from 13–16 November 2026.
This important Bihar festival centres on offerings to both the setting and rising sun. The observance begins with Nahay Khay, followed by Kharna and its fasting traditions. Families prepare offerings, share food and gather beside rivers and other bodies of water. For visitors, the principal riverbank ceremonies are the evening Arghya on 15 November and the dawn Arghya on 16 November. Devotees stand in the water with offerings, while relatives support the rituals from the ghats. Folk songs and carefully prepared baskets of fruit and other food are part of the occasion. Patna is a practical focus for a visit to the Ganga riverfront celebrations. Treat the gathering as an act of worship: give participants room and ask before taking close photographs. Check local access arrangements for your chosen ghat, particularly when planning to arrive before sunrise.
Additional Information on Chhath Puja 2026
- Dates: 13 November 2026 to 16 November 2026.
- Location: Ganga riverbanks and Chhath ghats across Patna, India.
- Evening Arghya: 15 November 2026.
- Dawn Arghya: 16 November 2026.
- Nahay Khay is on 13 November, Kharna on 14 November, evening Arghya on 15 November and dawn Arghya on 16 November. Ceremonies take place at particular times within the four-day observance.