Overview
- The four‑day observance runs October 25–28 across Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Nepal, featuring Nahaye Khaye, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya with a 36‑hour nirjala fast.
- Key muhurat: Sandhya Arghya is scheduled for sunset on October 27 (about 5:40 pm) and Usha Arghya for sunrise on October 28 (about 6:30 am), according to DrikPanchang.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared October 27 a government holiday and inspected ghat preparations, citing assured cleanliness, security and essential facilities.
- The Bihar Education Department announced school closures statewide through October 29, with classes set to resume on October 30.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens on X to share Chhath Puja songs, saying he will repost selected entries over the next few days.