Chath Puja 2012 Dates, When is Chath Puja in 2012?, Surya Shashti 2012 Dates, Dala Chhath 2012
The Chhath Puja, also called Dala Chhath and Surya Shashti, is a famous Hindu festival celebrated throughout the world. This festival is dedicated to Sun God (Surya Deva). This festival is celebrated for four days in which people offer thanks to the Sun God, for supporting the life on Earth.
| Date | Day | Event | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th November, 2012 | Saturday | Naha Kha | Bath and Eat |
| 18th November, 2012 | Sunday | Kharna/Lohanda | Fasting, Ending after sunset, Followed by 36 hour long fast |
| 19th November, 2012 | Monday | Sandhya Arghya | Evening offerings at the time of Sunset |
| 20th November, 2012 | Tuesday | Suryodaya Arghya Paaran | Next morning offerings at time of Sunrise Paran (Breaking of the fast in the Evening) |
