{
  "id": 19966145,
  "title": "Chhath Puja 2026: Know Shashthi Muhurat, Rituals And Significance Of The Auspicious Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/chhath-puja-2026-know-shashthi-muhurat-rituals-and-significance-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T10:05:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/chhath-puja-2026-know-shashthi-muhurat-rituals-and-significance-of-the-auspicious-festival"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chhath Puja, a significant Hindu festival, is set to commence on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with devotees eagerly preparing to honor the Sun God, Surya. This four-day festival is characterized by prayers, fasting, and offerings to both the rising and setting Sun, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and devotion.\n\nThe auspicious timings for Chhath Puja in 2026 include the Shashthi Tithi beginning at 11:23 PM on November 14 and ending at 02:00 AM on November 16. The sunrise on Chhath Puja Day is at 06:02 AM, while the sunset is at 05:04 PM. Sandhya and Usha Arghya hold unique significance in Chhath Puja, as they honor both sunrise and sunset, symbolizing life's cyclical balance. The evening Arghya represents gratitude, surrender, and renewal, while the morning Arghya signifies seeking light, healing, and hope for the future.\n\nChhath Puja enthusiasts across the country are observing the festival with great devotion, marking the second day - Kharna - as the day when devout followers fast throughout the day and perform evening rituals before consuming their first meal. It is believed that offering prayers during these auspicious times pleases Surya Dev and brings health, happiness, and prosperity to one's family.",
  "summary": "People are celebrating Chhath Puja with regional enthusiasm, with the primary festivity set for Sunday, November 15, as devotees get ready to honour the Sun God, Surya, and seek blessings for health, prosperity, and their families' welfare. Chhath Puja, a major Hindu festival, is characterised by prayers, fasting, and offerings to both the rising and setting Sun. Celebrate festivals with devotion…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}