Chhath Puja in Dwarka
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| City | Dwarka, India |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Tithi / timing | Kartik Shukla Shashthi |
| Deity | Surya / Chhathi Maiya |
| Observance | Sun worship at rivers |
| Where | Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Nepal |
Chhath Puja in Dwarka: Date and Timing
Chhath Puja is observed on Kartik Shukla Shashthi, the sixth tithi of the bright fortnight of Kartik. In Dwarka (द्वारका), India, the festival falls on:
- Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Thursday, 4 November 2027
Dwarka follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone. The vrat is dedicated to Surya and to Chhathi Maiya, and the central observance is sun worship at rivers — the setting sun on Shashthi and the rising sun the following morning.
Why the Date Can Differ from India
The tithi is the same everywhere; what changes is when it begins and ends in local clock time. A panchang computed for Dwarka's own sunrise and sunset can therefore place the Shashthi window differently from a panchang computed for another city, and in some years the observance shifts by a day between regions. This is why the date above is stated for Dwarka specifically rather than as a single all-India date. Where traditions differ — amanta and purnimanta reckonings, and regional customs — the practice varies, and families generally follow the panchang their elders have kept.
Where and How the Community Celebrates
Chhath is most closely associated with Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal, and it travels with those communities wherever they settle. In Dwarka, as elsewhere outside those regions, the observance is typically kept by families and small groups rather than as a large public festival. The form is consistent: a clean stretch of water or a prepared ghat, offerings of fruits and thekua, arghya offered to the setting sun on Shashthi, and again to the rising sun the next morning, with a period of fasting between. Details of the offerings and the order of the ritual follow family and regional custom, and are best learned from those who keep the vrat.
Practical Tips
- Confirm locally. Check a panchang computed for Dwarka for the exact sunrise and sunset windows before fixing your timings.
- Plan around the two sandhyas. The evening arghya on Shashthi and the morning arghya the next day are the fixed points of the observance.
- Prepare the ghat in advance. If you are observing near water, arrange a clean, safe spot and the offerings well before the evening.
- Follow your family's tradition where customs differ, and consult a qualified jyotishi for anything specific to your own chart.
The dates above are given as they fall for Dwarka; treat them as the anchor and let local panchang and family practice settle the rest.