Chhath Puja in Lalapet

The key dates are: Nahay Khay on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026; Kharna on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026; Sandhya Arghya on Sun, 15 Nov, 2026; Usha Arghya and Parana on Mon, 16 Nov, 2026. Sunset and sunrise arghya times differ by city. Your Pandit confirms them for your ghat, lake or terrace. Popular festival slots in Lalapet fill up early, so it helps to enquire on WhatsApp a week or two ahead.

Yes. Share your location in Lalapet, your preferred date and your family's tradition on WhatsApp. We confirm a Pandit who can come to your home, apartment or venue in and around Lalapet, Hyderabad, along with timing and pricing before you book.

For popular muhurat dates and festival seasons, it helps to enquire a week or two ahead where possible. For other dates, shorter notice is often manageable, we confirm availability on WhatsApp.

The cost depends on the vidhi, the number of Pandits and travel within Hyderabad. Samagri is not included in the dakshina; it is at an additional cost, agreed after discussion with Pandit ji. We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after understanding your requirements, before you confirm anything.

Yes. Many families in Lalapet from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi ask for a North Indian Pandit who performs Chhath Puja in Hindi with the vidhi they grew up with. Tell us your tradition on WhatsApp and we confirm a suitable Pandit in Hyderabad.

Usually at lakes and ponds where community gatherings are organised, or at tanks set up in residential communities. The permitted places can change each year, so check locally.

Chhath is mainly performed by the family itself. A Pandit is helpful for the sankalp, the katha and guidance on the vidhi, especially for first time vratis.

Many ghats fill with families during Chhath. Share where you are staying and we will suggest a convenient ghat and the best time to arrive.