Chhath 2026
Chhath 2026 in Australia
Chhath 2026 in Australia brings together confirmed community events across the country. The four-day festival observance runs from 13 to 16 November 2026. Confirmed local events are listed below as they are verified by organisers.
Confirmed events
Events for 2026
This page aggregates confirmed Chhath events for the year. It does not duplicate every event description — each event links to its own permanent page.
2026upcomingSydney Chhath 2026
Sydney
Sydney Chhath 2026 is a two-session community gathering organised by ANTA at Sydney Chhath Ghat, Chipping Norton. The evening session on Sunday 15 November begins at 3:00 pm for Sandhya Arghya, and the morning session on Monday 16 November begins at 4:00 am for Usha Arghya. These are programme start times and are distinct from the astronomical sunset and sunrise. The gathering includes traditional Chhath rituals and offerings, live musical performances, and a dhol–tasha performance by Shivgarjana Sydney. Entry is free and no mandatory registration has been published.
View event detailsMelbourne Chhath Puja 2026 — NMCV
Melbourne
Melbourne Chhath Puja 2026 is a two-session community gathering organised by the Nepalese Madheshi Community in Victoria (NMCV) at the Australian Nepalese Multicultural Centre in Diggers Rest, supported by the Nepalese Association of Victoria (NAV). The evening session on Sunday 15 November begins at 3:00 pm for Sandhya Arghya, and the morning session on Monday 16 November begins at 6:00 am for Usha Arghya. These are programme start times and are distinct from the astronomical sunset and sunrise. Entry is free and no mandatory registration has been published.
View event detailsMelbourne Chhath Mahaparv 2026 — BJSM
Melbourne
Melbourne Chhath Mahaparv 2026 is a two-session community gathering organised by Bihar Jharkhand Sabha Melbourne (BJSM VIC Inc.) at Karkarook Park Lake in Heatherton. Sandhya Arghya takes place on Sunday 15 November from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, followed by Usha Arghya on Monday 16 November from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. These are programme time windows and are distinct from the astronomical sunset and sunrise. The celebration is free and open to everyone, including devotees observing the Chhath vrat, families, friends and visitors. Mahaprasad is provided to attendees and free parking is advertised. Registration is available via Eventbrite. Devotees observing the vrat are encouraged to contact BJSM beforehand to assist with event arrangements and support.
View event detailsPerth Chhath Puja 2026
Perth
Perth Chhath Puja 2026 is a community gathering organised by the Madhesi Community Association of Western Australia Inc. at Clarkson Reserve, Maylands. Following its inaugural community celebration, this is the association's second annual Chhath Puja gathering in Western Australia. The celebration begins on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 3:00 pm AWST and continues through to Monday 16 November, with the advertised programme finishing at 7:00 am AWST. These are programme commencement and end times and are distinct from the astronomical sunset and sunrise. The exact ritual times for Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya have not been published by the organiser. Entry is by public invitation with no fee advertised.
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