Chhath Puja 2026: Chhath Puja is an important religious festival of faith and devotion. This four-day-long festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. After Diwali, people begin to prepare for it. People celebrate it in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal’s Terai region. However, its popularity has now spread across India. It is a nature-centric festival followed with faith and tradition.
Chhath Mahaparv is a festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya. On this day, devotees observe a 36-hour waterless fast with strict rituals. In 2026, Chhath Puja will begin on November 13 with Nahay Khay, followed by Kharna on November 14. Devotees will offer Sandhya Arghya on November 15, and the festival will conclude on November 16 with Usha Arghya and the completion of the fast (Paran).
Devotees worship Chhathi Maiya as Goddess Shashthi. In astrology, the Sun represents self-confidence, respect, leadership abilities, the father, and professional recognition and promotions. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Surya and offering Arghya during Chhath Puja strengthens the Sun in your kundli and brings several benefits. Offering Arghya according to your zodiac sign brings special benefits.
Discover what you should offer Lord Surya based on your zodiac sign, and the specific benefits. To learn more about Chhath Mahaparv, including Arghya timings, rituals, significance, puja samagri, and the story behind the festival, click Chhath Puja 2026.
Aries: Mars rules Aries, and the Sun is exalted in this zodiac sign. That is why, during Chhath Puja, Aries natives should mix red flowers, wheat, and jaggery in water when offering Arghya to the Sun. This helps boost courage and self-confidence. Further, if you have Mangal Dosha, it is believed to reduce its effects.
Taurus: Venus rules Taurus; as a Taurus native, you should offer Arghya to the Sun by mixing milk, wheat, and jaggery in water. Doing so helps natives enhance their respect, inner strength, and brings positivity to their lives.
Gemini: Mercury rules this zodiac sign. During Chhath Puja, Gemini natives can mix white sesame seeds or Akshat (unbroken rice grains) in water while offering Arghya to Lord Surya. Doing so helps improve intelligence and concentration. These benefits can also bring positive outcomes at work.
Cancer: To invite positive changes into life, Cancer natives can offer Arghya to the Sun by mixing red flowers and roli (sacred red powder) in water. They can also offer a coconut to the deity.
Leo: The Sun rules Leo. During Chhath Puja, natives of this sign can offer Arghya to Lord Surya by mixing red flowers, jaggery, and wheat in water. This is believed to help fulfil their wishes.
Virgo: Mercury rules Virgo natives. As a result, these natives should offer red flowers, seasonal fruits, and jaggery to Lord Surya during Chhath Puja. They should also chant the Surya Mantra. This is believed to support career growth and bring new opportunities.
Libra: Venus rules Libra. In this sign, the Sun is considered to be debilitated. On the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, Libra natives can mix kumkum (vermilion) in water while offering Arghya to the Sun. They can also pray for professional growth and progress.
Scorpio: Mars rules your zodiac sign, and the Sun has a friendly relationship with Mars. During Chhath Puja, Scorpio natives can offer Arghya to Lord Surya by mixing red sandalwood and red flowers in water. This is believed to inspire them to move forward in life.
Sagittarius: Jupiter rules Sagittarius and is considered friendly towards the Sun. During Chhath Puja, offering Arghya to Lord Surya with yellow flowers, jaggery, and wheat mixed in water can be beneficial. This is believed to support spiritual wisdom, education, and good fortune.
Capricorn: Saturn rules Capricorn and is known as Lord Surya’s son. To seek the Sun God’s blessings during Chhath Puja, natives of this sign can mix black sesame seeds in water while offering Arghya. This ritual is believed to help remove Pitra Dosha and support career growth.
Aquarius: Saturn rules Aquarius. In astrology, the Sun and Saturn are enemies. If you are going through Shani Mahadasha or its Antardasha, you should mix black sesame seeds and jaggery in water and offer Arghya to Lord Surya during Chhath Puja.
Pisces: During Chhath Puja, Pisces natives should offer Arghya to Lord Surya by mixing yellow flowers, Akshat (unbroken rice grains), and turmeric in water. It helps these natives support spiritual growth and development.
If your Kundli shows any Sun-related or other planetary doshas, or if you are facing difficulties in life, you can seek personalised guidance through a free chat with an astrologer.
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