Chhath Puja 2026: Dates, Rituals, and City-Wise Sunrise Timings
Chhath Puja 2026, a four-day Hindu festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, will be observed from November 13 to 16. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, the festival involves rituals like Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya, with devotees fasting and offering prayers to the setting and rising Sun. The final day includes city-specific sunrise timings for Usha Arghya, marking the festival's conclusion with prayers for health, prosperity, and family well-being.
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We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 8 Nov, 02:30 pm. Other outlets followed.