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Chhath Puja 2024: Sunrise Time for 16 November Announced for Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 01:31 PM
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The 36‑hour nirjala fast of Chhath Puja will conclude with an arghya offering at sunrise on 16 November, as per the official sunrise schedule released for Bihar districts.
The annual Chhath Mahaprav celebrated across Bihar began yesterday with the traditional Nahay‑Khaye ritual, marking the start of the month‑long festivities. Today, devotees gathered for the Kharnā ceremony, seeking blessings from Chhathi Maiya before commencing a 36‑hour nirjala fast that will last until the next sunrise.
According to the schedule issued by state authorities, the fast will be broken at sunrise on 16 November when worshippers will offer arghya to the rising sun. The timetable lists specific sunrise times for each district, allowing participants to coordinate the final offering precisely.
The release of the sunrise calendar is intended to help millions of adherents observe the ritual at the correct moment, a practice considered essential for the successful completion of the puja. Organisers have urged devotees to follow the timings strictly and observe safety measures during the early‑morning gatherings along riverbanks and ghats.
As the concluding ceremony approaches, temples and riverfronts across Bihar are preparing for large congregations, with local administrations arranging crowd‑control and sanitation facilities to ensure a smooth observance of the sacred rite.
According to the schedule issued by state authorities, the fast will be broken at sunrise on 16 November when worshippers will offer arghya to the rising sun. The timetable lists specific sunrise times for each district, allowing participants to coordinate the final offering precisely.
The release of the sunrise calendar is intended to help millions of adherents observe the ritual at the correct moment, a practice considered essential for the successful completion of the puja. Organisers have urged devotees to follow the timings strictly and observe safety measures during the early‑morning gatherings along riverbanks and ghats.
As the concluding ceremony approaches, temples and riverfronts across Bihar are preparing for large congregations, with local administrations arranging crowd‑control and sanitation facilities to ensure a smooth observance of the sacred rite.