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Surya Shashthi

Also known as: Chhath, Surya Shashthi, Dala Chhath, Surya Sasthi

Dates and tithi timings on this page use the Ujjain meridian (the conventional reference for Indian panchang). Your local observance may fall on the previous or next civil day depending on sunrise where you live.

Dates & timing

Surya Shashthi honours Surya, the sun deity, on Shukla Paksha Shashthi in Bhadrapada. It is observed when Shashthi is current at sunrise, with water offerings, prayer, and optional fasting.

Rule:
Surya Shashthi
Tithi:
Shukla 6

Full article pending review — dates and timing below are still authoritative.

Dates by year

DateTithiLunar monthGoverning time
Mon, 9 Sept, 2024ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 29 Aug, 2025ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)
Thu, 17 Sept, 2026ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)
Mon, 6 Sept, 2027ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 25 Aug, 2028ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)
Thu, 13 Sept, 2029ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 3 Sept, 2030ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)
Mon, 22 Sept, 2031ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 11 Sept, 2032ShuklaShukla ShashtiBhadrapadasunrise (udaya tithi)

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