Chhath Puja Patna

छठ पूजा पटना

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Religious & SpiritualPatna
Dates15–16 November 2026Confirmed listing
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageChhath is one of the only Hindu festivals to
LanguageHindi, English, and local languagesCurrency: INR
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Chhath Puja Patna in Patna

A four-day Hindu festival honoring Surya, the sun god, and Chhathi Maiya, centered on Patna's Ganges ghats. Devotees keep a strict fast, including a nirjala day without water, then stand in the river to offer arghya at sunset and again at the next sunrise. It falls on Shashthi of the lunar month of Kartika, shifting yearly against the Gregorian calendar.

Chhath Puja spans four consecutive days built around a single ritual act: standing waist-deep in the Ganges to offer arghya, water and milk poured toward the sun, first at sunset and then again at the next sunrise.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Chhath is one of the only Hindu festivals to worship both the setting and the rising sun within the same ritual cycle, requiring devotees to return to the riverbank twice within about twelve hours

02

The mystery stays covered

Its fasting regimen is unusually severe: the Kharna day is a full nirjala vrat, abstaining even from water, broken only after sunset

03

The city starts moving

In Patna specifically, the scale is civic as well as religious

04

The water draws everyone in

the city government builds temporary ghats to handle overflow crowds, and railways add services because so many migrant workers travel home from other states purely to observe Chhath with their families on the Ganges banks

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Nahay Khay

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Sandhya Arghya

The sacred route

Living ritual

and Usha Arghya sequence

The local code

Living ritual

nirjala fasting

Tradition 5

Living ritual

offerings of thekua and seasonal fruit

Tradition 6

Living ritual

worship of both Surya and Chhathi Maiya

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

15–16 November 2026

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Simple, modest, often traditional Indian clothing; those wading into the river wear clothes suited to standing in water.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

INR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.59 N, 85.14 EOpen in Google Maps

Patna, Bihar, India

Nearest airportPAT — Jay Prakash Narayan
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Patna via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Patna, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearSimple, modest, often traditional Indian clothing; those wading into the river wear clothes suited to standing in water.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for India and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Chhath Puja Patna?

Chhath Puja Patna is listed for 15–16 November 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Chhath Puja Patna take place?

The festival is listed in Patna, India. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Patna, Bihar, India

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLchhathpujapatna.in
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates15–16 November 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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