When is Chhath Puja 2026?

Chhath Puja 2026 falls October 28-31. Nahay Khay is October 28, Kharna is October 29, Sandhya Arghya (evening offering to the setting sun) is October 30, and Usha Arghya (dawn offering to the rising sun, also called Parna) is October 31.

What to wear to the ghat for Chhath Puja?

For the ghat arghya rituals of Chhath Puja, wear yellow, orange, or red cotton ethnic wear. A cotton kurta set or co-ord set in marigold yellow or deep orange is appropriate, comfortable for the outdoor ghat setting, and in keeping with Chhath's colour traditions. Avoid synthetic fabrics at the ghat.

Where to buy yellow kurta for Chhath Puja online?

Haus of Handmade is a handmade ethnic wear brand that ships cotton block print kurtas and co-ord sets across India. Their collection includes yellow, orange, and marigold tone pieces suitable for Chhath Puja. Order by October 20 for delivery before Chhath Puja 2026 begins on October 28.

Chhath Puja 2026 Outfit Ideas — What to Wear for Chhath in Bihar UP and Jharkhand

September 9, 2026

Chhath Puja 2026 Outfit Ideas — What to Wear for Chhath in Bihar, UP, and Jharkhand

Chhath Puja 2026 falls on October 28–31. It is one of the most important festivals for people from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — and increasingly celebrated in metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and Patna by the large communities from these states. The rituals span four days, each with specific timing and significance, and outfit choices follow the ritual requirements closely.

Chhath Puja 2026 Dates

Day	Date 2026	Ritual	Outfit
Nahay Khay	October 28	Holy bath and meal	Simple cotton kurta or salwar in yellow or white
Kharna / Lohanda	October 29	Fasting day, evening puja	Yellow cotton kurta (yellow is Chhath’s primary colour)
Sandhya Arghya	October 30	Evening arghya to setting sun at ghat	Most festive outfit — yellow, orange, or red
Usha Arghya (Parna)	October 31	Early morning arghya to rising sun	Yellow or orange — most important ritual of Chhath

Chhath Puja Outfit Rules and Traditions

Chhath Puja outfit traditions are strong and specific. The primary colour of Chhath is yellow — it represents the sun and purity. Most women who are observing the fast (vrat) wear yellow cotton salwar kameez or kurta on Kharna and both arghya days. Orange and red are also auspicious.

Synthetic fabrics are generally avoided for Chhath rituals, especially by those keeping the vrat. Pure cotton is preferred as it is considered sattvic and appropriate for the strict ritual context.

Outfit Ideas for Chhath Puja 2026

For Women Observing the Fast (Vrati)

Yellow cotton kurta with salwar and dupatta is the traditional and most appropriate choice. Block print or embroidered cotton in yellow or marigold. Plain yellow cotton kurta sets also work. The key is natural fabric (cotton preferred) and the yellow colour associated with Surya (sun worship). Browse cotton kurtas at Haus of Handmade.

For Women Attending (Not Observing the Fast)

You have more flexibility. Yellow, orange, and red are the most appropriate colours to wear to the ghat. A block print cotton co-ord set or anarkali in marigold yellow or deep orange is festive and photographically beautiful against the ghat and river backdrop. Shop co-ord sets.

Chhath Puja in Delhi and Mumbai

Chhath Puja is celebrated with great intensity in Delhi (large Bihar and UP community) and increasingly in Mumbai. In Delhi, the Yamuna ghats and designated Chhath pools in all major residential areas host large gatherings. If you are buying a Chhath outfit in Delhi or Mumbai, order online by October 20 for comfortable delivery time before October 28.