Start with the four-day sequence
Before planning individual activities, read the festival as a sequence: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. The overview explains the progression from preparation and a traditional meal to evening and morning offerings.
It is useful for family members who want to understand how the separate ritual guides fit together. Descriptions of demanding fasting and water-based observance are cultural accounts, not personal medical or safety instructions.
Read the four days explained →Check the 2026 dates, then check your location
The supplied calendar places Nahay Khay on Friday, November 13; Kharna on Saturday, November 14; Sandhya Arghya on Sunday, November 15; and Usha Arghya on Monday, November 16. This sequence matches the New Delhi calendar linked in the full article.
Sunrise and sunset are location-specific. The full page preserves the source's approximate city tables and labels what was checked: New Delhi dates and the cited New Delhi reference. Other cities' approximate times were not independently recalculated, and observance outside India needs a local calendar.
Read 2026 dates and calendar →Understand the vrat without turning custom into a prescription
The vrat article sets out the source's account of fasting, household purity, sleeping arrangements, clothing and the preparation of prasad. It also describes the relationship between Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya.
Its language is strict and should not be read as a requirement for every household. The rebuilt guide keeps the original account visible while separating editorial cautions about individual medical advice, personal dignity and differences in practice.
Read vrat and fasting traditions →Share a greeting in Hindi or English
The wishes article contains four English messages, four Hindi messages and three short social-media greetings. They focus on blessings, peace, family, gratitude and the warmth of the festival.
The rebuilt page keeps the original wording and adds optional copy controls. The supplied square greeting card appears alongside the text, while Hindi passages are marked with their language for assistive technology.
Read hindi and english wishes →This overview is based on the four linked articles from the supplied collection. It summarizes their subject matter without replacing the full texts; verification and practice notes remain clearly labeled.