Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Bhagalpur. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 4:54 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:00 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Bhagalpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Bhagalpur
| City | Evening arghya | vs Bhagalpur |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagalpur | 4:54 PM | — |
| Darbhanga 149 km | 4:57 PM | 3 min later |
| Dhanbad 170 km | 4:59 PM | 5 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 189 km | 4:59 PM | 5 min later |
| Patna 190 km | 5:01 PM | 7 min later |
| Gaya 206 km | 5:03 PM | 9 min later |
| Siliguri 217 km | 4:46 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Ranchi 271 km | 5:04 PM | 10 min later |
| Jamshedpur 282 km | 5:01 PM | 7 min later |
| Kolkata 328 km | 4:53 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 398 km | 5:06 PM | 12 min later |
Chhath Puja: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Chhath Puja page.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Chhath evening arghya in Bhagalpur?
In Bhagalpur, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:54 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:00 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Bhagalpur?
Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Tithi: Kartik Shukla Chaturthi to Saptami; main day Shashthi. The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Bhagalpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Bhagalpur sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:54 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (34 min later in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Bhagalpur (25.24° N, 86.98° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Chhath Puja in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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