Shashthi, or the third day of Chhath Puja, is the main day of Chhath Puja. On this day, devotees gather at the ghat on the banks of the river or pond. As soon as the sun sets in the evening, devotees offer Arghya to the setting sun and worship Chhathi Maiya. On this day, bamboo baskets are decorated with thekua, fruits, coconut, sugarcane and other traditional offerings. Please note that this year Shashthi will be celebrated on Monday, 27th October. Sunrise will be at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:40 pm.
