Chhath Puja, the four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, will be observed from November 13 to November 16, 2026. The festival begins with Nahay Khay and concludes with Usha Arghya on the final day.

The main Chhath Puja and Sandhya Arghya will be observed on November 15, while devotees will offer Usha Arghya to the rising Sun on November 16.

Chhath Puja 2026 full schedule

November 13 — Nahay Khay

The first day of Chhath Puja is known as Nahay Khay. Devotees clean their homes, take a ritual bath and begin preparations for the festival. A traditional sattvic meal is prepared as part of the day’s observance. Chana dal, rice and pumpkin curry are among the foods traditionally associated with Nahay Khay.

November 14 — Kharna

The second day is observed as Kharna, also known as Lohanda and Kharna. Devotees observe a fast during the day and perform the evening ritual before consuming the Kharna prasad. Traditional preparations include jaggery-based kheer and roti. After Kharna, the prolonged waterless fast continues until the final morning ritual.

November 15 — Sandhya Arghya

The third day is dedicated to offering Arghya to the setting Sun. Devotees gather at Chhath ghats and offer water and other traditional offerings while praying to the Sun God.

According to the New Delhi timing cited in the calendar, Sandhya Arghya will be offered at around 5:28 pm on November 15. Timings can vary according to location.

November 16 — Usha Arghya

The fourth and final day is marked by Usha Arghya, when devotees offer prayers to the rising Sun. This ritual brings the four-day Chhath observance to an end.

For New Delhi, sunrise on November 16 is listed at approximately 6:44 am, with Usha Arghya performed around the morning sunrise. Devotees complete the ritual and then perform Parana, ending the fast.

Chhath Puja 2026 at a glance

• November 13, Friday: Nahay Khay
• November 14, Saturday: Kharna
• November 15, Sunday: Sandhya Arghya
• November 16, Monday: Usha Arghya and Parana

The exact Arghya timings should be checked according to the local Panchang because sunrise and sunset timings vary by city.

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran have tied the knot in Greece. The couple got married on November 11 in a lavish destination wedding attended by several prominent personalities.

Anirudh announced the wedding by sharing pictures from the celebrations on Instagram. Accompanying the photographs, he wrote, “My once in a lifetime, for a lifetime 11.11”.

For the occasion, Anirudh chose a traditional ivory ensemble featuring a kurta, matching veshti and a long jacket with intricate embroidery.

Kavya wore a blush-pink lehenga featuring detailed embroidery and sequin work. She completed her look with a matching blouse, statement choker and earrings. The newlyweds coordinated their outfits in pastel shades.

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s Greece wedding

The wedding celebrations were held in Greece on November 10 and 11. Several prominent personalities from the political and entertainment worlds travelled to the destination for the festivities.

Superstar Rajinikanth was spotted at the airport with his family as they headed to Greece. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and his family were also seen travelling for the celebrations. Pictures and videos of several guests making their way to Greece subsequently surfaced on social media.

Chennai reception expected on November 21

Following their wedding in Greece, Anirudh and Kavya are expected to host a grand reception in Chennai on November 21.

The reception date was confirmed through a post shared by the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office. Kavya’s parents, Kalanithi Maran and Kavery Maran, met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and invited him to the celebrations.

According to reports, the reception guest list includes several prominent political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Among the other political personalities reportedly invited are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is also among the names mentioned in reports.

The film industry is also expected to have a significant presence at the reception. Reportedly invited personalities include Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush and Ajith Kumar, along with his wife Shalini Ajith Kumar.

Other names on the reported guest list include Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Allu Reddy, Sivakarthikeyan and his wife Aarthi, filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Prasanna and Sooraj Venjaramoodu.

Given Kavya’s association with Sunrisers Hyderabad, members of the cricketing fraternity are also expected to attend. Cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan are among those expected at the celebrations.

Who are Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran?

Anirudh Ravichander rose to fame with the song ‘Why This Kolaveri Di’, featuring actor Dhanush. Since then, he has established himself as a prominent music composer, working on several major film projects across industries.

He has collaborated with actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Pawan Kalyan and Vijay. His upcoming projects include Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’.

Kavya Maran is the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad and a director at Sun TV Network. She completed her MBA at Warwick Business School in the United Kingdom before joining Sun TV Network as an executive director in 2019.

She subsequently took on a leadership role at Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL franchise acquired by her father, Kalanithi Maran, in 2017.

Anirudh and Kavya’s wedding rumours

Speculation about Anirudh and Kavya’s relationship and possible marriage first surfaced in 2025.

In June that year, Anirudh dismissed the marriage rumours in a social media response, writing, “Marriage ah? lol… Chill out, guys. Please stop spreading rumours.”

The speculation had gained attention after a Reddit post claimed that the two had been dating for over a year and were considering marriage.

In June 2026, Anirudh’s uncle and actor Y Gee Mahendra also appeared to hint at the possibility of the wedding during an interaction with KPTV.

Speaking about Anirudh, he said, “That boy is a very soft person. I hope something is stopping him, not someone. I would like to take this moment to congratulate him. He is getting into a very big wedding. Based on what I’ve been told, it’s a sure thing. They are getting married.”

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer Ramayana has registered a significant jump in its box-office earnings on its first Monday. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial collected Rs 107.50 crore net in India on its fifth day in theatres, taking its cumulative domestic net collection to Rs 346.35 crore.

Released on November 5, the film recorded an India gross collection of Rs 413.90 crore in its first five days. Its worldwide gross earnings have reached Rs 663.90 crore, including Rs 250 crore from overseas markets.

Ramayana box office collection on Monday

Ramayana earned Rs 107.50 crore net across 23,911 shows in India on Monday. The Hindi version accounted for the largest share, contributing Rs 87.25 crore through 19,786 shows.

The Kannada version added Rs 7.50 crore from 908 shows, while the Telugu version collected Rs 6 crore across 1,606 shows. The Tamil version contributed Rs 4 crore from 826 shows, and the Malayalam version earned Rs 2.75 crore through 785 shows.

The film also collected Rs 25 crore in overseas markets on its fifth day, taking its cumulative overseas gross to Rs 250 crore.

Ramayana’s day-wise box office collection

The film opened with Rs 64.85 crore net in India on Thursday. Its collections stood at Rs 48.05 crore on Friday before rising to Rs 69.80 crore on Saturday.

On Sunday, the film registered a comparatively lower collection of Rs 56.15 crore across 21,770 shows. However, Monday brought a substantial increase, with earnings crossing the Rs 100 crore mark for the first time since its release.

Here is the day-wise India net collection:

• Day 1 (Thursday): Rs 64.85 crore
• Day 2 (Friday): Rs 48.05 crore
• Day 3 (Saturday): Rs 69.80 crore
• Day 4 (Sunday): Rs 56.15 crore
• Day 5 (Monday): Rs 107.50 crore

The total India net collection after five days stands at Rs 346.35 crore.

Ramayana’s Monday collection compared with Adipurush

The film’s fifth-day performance also stands out in comparison with Prabhas-starrer Adipurush, released in 2023.

While Ramayana did not surpass Adipurush’s opening-day India collection of Rs 86.75 crore, it recorded a higher collection than the latter’s third-day earnings.

On its fifth day, Adipurush collected Rs 10 crore net in India. In comparison, Ramayana earned Rs 107.50 crore net on Monday.

About Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in the lead roles. The cast also includes Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Lara Dutta and several other actors.

The film has reportedly been mounted on a budget of Rs 4,000 crore and is being presented as one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema.

Ahead of its theatrical release, the makers also organised a special screening in Los Angeles on October 27. The film arrived in cinemas on November 5.