Yamuna Chhath festival celebration
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Yamuna Chhath 2026

Yamuna Chhath 2026 : date with exact timings, puja vidhi steps, mantras, spiritual significance, fasting guide, and benefits. Complete festival guide as per Hindu Panchang. . Check date, time, Panchang details, puja vidhi and spiritual significance.

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DateTuesday, 24 March 2026
Tithi Window6:38 PM → 4:07 PM
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Muhurat Time
23rd Mar 06:38 PM – 24th Mar 04:07 PM
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6:38 PM → 4:07 PM
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What is the shubh muhurat for Yamuna Chhath 2026?

Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Shubh Muhurat

The shubh muhurat for Yamuna Chhath 2026 is 23rd Mar 06:38 PM – 24th Mar 04:07 PM. The tithi runs from 6:38 PM on Mar 23 to 4:07 PM on Mar 24.

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
23rd Mar 06:38 PM – 24th Mar 04:07 PM
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
Tithi BeginsEnters · Mar 23
6:38 PM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
Tithi EndsConclude observances
4:07 PM
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What does Yamuna Chhath 2026 mean for your rashi?

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The Festival

What is Yamuna Chhath 2026?

Yamuna Chhath, also known as Yamuna Jayanti or Yamuna Jaya, is a significant Hindu festival where devotees perform rituals and offer prayers to the Yamuna River, seeking her blessings for prosperity, health, and a purified soul. Celebrations include taking a holy dip in the Yamuna, performing puja, and making offerings to the river. This day holds special importance as devotees believe that by worshipping Yamuna, they can be relieved from the cycle of birth and death and attain peace and prosperity in life.

Significance of Yamuna Chhath 2026

Yamuna Chhath is a sacred festival honoring the river goddess Yamuna and the life-giving power of water. It connects families through devotion, purity, and service. Devotees express gratitude for nourishment, protection, and harmony. The day reinforces environmental respect and community bonding as rivers sustain all living beings. 🌊✨

Yamuna Chhath 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Value
Tithi Kartik Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi
Nakshatra Rohini
Sunrise 06:08 AM
Sunset 05:42 PM
Auspicious Timing 05:50 AM – 08:20 AM
Date 11 November 2026

Traditions & Rituals of Yamuna Chhath 2026

  • Early rise and holy bath, then clean dress for puja 🙏
  • Offer Arghya to the Sun and Yamuna with water and bhog 🍎🍚
  • Present naivedya on a clean thali and perform aarti on the riverbank 🪔
  • Recite prayers softly and maintain quiet, grateful conduct 🌅

Remedies to Perform on Yamuna Chhath 2026

  1. Light a diya on Yamuna’s bank at dawn.
    Benefit: Purifies mind and deepens devotion.
  2. Offer a simple vrat bhog to the river with fresh water.
    Benefit: Invokes gratitude and family harmony.
  3. Recite Yamuna-related mantras after the bath.
    Benefit: Calms senses and enhances focus.

Mantras & Chants on Yamuna Chhath 2026

  1. Om Yamunāyai Namah
    Significance: Invokes the river goddess for purity and blessings.
  2. Om Surya Namaha
    Significance: Honors the Sun, essential for Chhath rites.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Yamuna Chhath 2026

  • Follow family tradition: nirjala or vrat options may apply.
  • Keep sattvik foods like fruits, sabudana, and prasad; avoid onion and garlic.
  • Maintain cleanliness, stay hydrated, and break the fast after sunset with care.

Dos and Don’ts on Yamuna Chhath 2026

Do’s

  • Wake before sunrise and take a sacred bath.
  • Offer Arghya to Surya and Yamuna with pure water.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the riverbank and share blessings with others.

Don’ts

  • Do not litter or pollute the river or its banks.
  • Do not consume intoxicants during the fasting period.
  • Do not skip puja or prayers without a sincere reason.
Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Godayai Namah"

Invokes the protective grace of God and clarity of mind.

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