Chhath Puja 2026 in Chennai
छठ पूजा · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Chhath Puja 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Planetary ruler: Sun (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. Auspicious muhurat: Sunset (Sandhya Arghya) and Sunrise (Usha Arghya) on Saptami. Four-day festival worshipping the Sun. Most rigorous fast in Hindu tradition (36 hours waterless). Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Chhath Puja
Most powerful Surya worship. Grants progeny, health, prosperity. Sacred to Bihar/UP/Jharkhand.
🛕 Where to celebrate Chhath Puja in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Chhath Puja:
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Observe 36-hour Nirjala fast
- ●Offer Arghya to Sun at sunset and sunrise
- ●Stand in water during arghya
- ●Cook prasad with utmost purity
✗ Don'ts
- ●Strictly no impurity during fast
- ●Do not break Nirjala fast prematurely
- ●Avoid leather goods near puja area
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Get My Chhath Puja Prediction →Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Chennai?
Chhath Puja 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
What is the Chhath Puja muhurat in Chennai?
The Chhath Puja muhurat in Chennai is Sunset (Sandhya Arghya) and Sunrise (Usha Arghya) on Saptami.
Which temples to visit on Chhath Puja in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Chhath Puja?
The planetary ruler of Chhath Puja is Sun (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya.