Hal Shashthi (Lalahi Chhath) 2026: date and muhurat

हल षष्ठी (ललही छठ) 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Hal Shashthi (Lalahi Chhath) 2026 is on 2 September 2026, Wednesday.

Krishna Shashthi: 6:13 AM to 4:26 AM (3 Sep)

What it is and how it is observed

Hal Shashthi (Lalahi Chhath, Har Chhath), Bhadrapada Krishna Shashthi (purnimanta), is Lord Balarama's birthday, whose weapon is the plough (hal). Mothers fast for their children and eat nothing grown with a plough - often pasahi rice and buffalo milk.

How the date is fixed

Shravana (amanta) Krishna Shashthi: tithi prevailing at sunrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Hal Shashthi (Lalahi Chhath) 2026?

Hal Shashthi (Lalahi Chhath) 2026 is on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.

Why is Hal Shashthi (Lalahi Chhath) 2026 observed on 2 Sep?

The date follows the rule: Shravana (amanta) Krishna Shashthi: tithi prevailing at sunrise. In 2026 that is 2 September 2026, Wednesday (New Delhi).

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