Chhath Puja 2026 Today: Sandhya Arghya Sunset Timings in Patna, Delhi, Ranchi, Mumbai and Other Cities on November 15

Chhath Puja 2026 is being celebrated today, Sunday, November 15, with devotees observing the third day of the four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. Today marks Sandhya Arghya, one of the most important rituals of the festival, when devotees offer prayers to the setting Sun while standing in rivers, ponds and other water bodies. Families across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and other parts of India are preparing traditional offerings, including thekua, fruits and sugarcane, to seek blessings for good health, happiness and prosperity.

As devotees prepare to gather at riverbanks and designated ghats for the evening prayers, knowing the local sunset time is essential for planning the rituals. Here are the city-wise Sandhya Arghya timings for November 15, 2026, including Patna, Delhi, Ranchi, Varanasi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities, along with Usha Arghya timings for November 16.

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Chhath Puja 2026: Sandhya Arghya Date and Time

Main ritual: November 15, 2026

Sandhya Arghya will be performed on Sunday, November 15, 2026, on the third day of Chhath Puja. It falls on Kartik Shukla Shashthi, also known as Chhath Shashthi. The evening offering is made around sunset. Devotees stand in water bodies, offer Arghya to the setting Sun and pray for the health, longevity and prosperity of their families. For New Delhi, sunset is scheduled for 5:28 PM, while in Patna, it is expected at approximately 5:01 PM. The exact timing varies from city to city depending on geographical location.

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Chhath Puja 2026: City-Wise Sandhya Arghya Timings

Here are the expected sunset timings for November 15, 2026, across major Indian cities:

City	Sandhya Arghya (Sunset)
Patna	5:01 PM
Gaya	5:02 PM
Muzaffarpur	4:58 PM
Bhagalpur	4:53 PM
Ranchi	5:04 PM
Jamshedpur	5:01 PM
Dhanbad	4:58 PM
New Delhi	5:28 PM
Noida	5:26 PM
Gurugram	5:28 PM
Lucknow	5:15 PM
Varanasi	5:09 PM
Prayagraj	5:14 PM
Kolkata	4:52 PM
Mumbai	5:59 PM
Pune	5:56 PM
Jaipur	5:35 PM
Ahmedabad	5:55 PM
Bengaluru	5:49 PM
Chennai	5:39 PM
Hyderabad	5:39 PM
Bhopal	5:35 PM
Indore	5:42 PM
Raipur	5:21 PM
Nagpur	5:31 PM

Note: These are indicative local sunset timings for the respective cities. Actual Arghya observance should be planned according to the local Panchang and sunset at the chosen ghat.

Chhath Puja 2026: City-Wise Usha Arghya Timings

City	Usha Arghya (November 16)
Patna	6:07 AM
Gaya	6:08 AM
Muzaffarpur	6:09 AM
Darbhanga	6:06 AM
Bhagalpur	6:02 AM
Purnia	5:59 AM
Ara	6:10 AM
Chhapra	6:11 AM
Siwan	6:13 AM
Begusarai	6:05 AM
Ranchi	6:03 AM
Varanasi	6:15 AM
Gorakhpur	6:19 AM
Prayagraj	6:25 AM
Azamgarh	6:18 AM
Jaunpur	6:20 AM
Ballia	6:13 AM
Ghazipur	6:16 AM
Deoria	6:17 AM
Mau	6:17 AM

These are indicative sunrise timings. Verify the exact local Panchang timings for publication and ritual observance.

Chhath Puja 2026: Four Days of Rituals

Chhath Puja is observed over four days, with each day having a specific religious significance and set of rituals.

Date	Day	Ritual
November 13, Friday	Day 1	Nahay Khay
November 14, Saturday	Day 2	Lohanda and Kharna
November 15, Sunday	Day 3	Sandhya Arghya
November 16, Monday	Day 4	Usha Arghya and Parana

Why Is Sandhya Arghya Important During Chhath Puja?

Sandhya Arghya is considered one of the most significant rituals of Chhath Puja. Unlike most Hindu traditions in which the Sun is worshipped during sunrise, Chhath devotees offer prayers to the setting Sun as well.

Lord Surya is worshipped as the source of energy, life and prosperity. Devotees express gratitude for the blessings received and pray for good health, happiness and the well-being of their families. Chhathi Maiya is also worshipped for the protection and long life of children.

The evening ritual brings families and communities together at ghats, where traditional Chhath songs, devotional prayers and offerings form an important part of the celebrations.

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