Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Chennai. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:39 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:08 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Chennai’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Chennai
| City | Evening arghya | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 5:39 PM | — |
| Bengaluru 290 km | 5:50 PM | 11 min later |
| Hyderabad 515 km | 5:40 PM | 1 min later |
| Pune 914 km | 5:57 PM | 18 min later |
| Mumbai 1033 km | 6:00 PM | 21 min later |
| Surat 1197 km | 5:57 PM | 18 min later |
| Jamshedpur 1249 km | 5:01 PM | 38 min earlier |
| Ranchi 1259 km | 5:04 PM | 35 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 1356 km | 4:59 PM | 40 min earlier |
| Kolkata 1358 km | 4:53 PM | 46 min earlier |
| Ahmedabad 1372 km | 5:55 PM | 16 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 Chennai?
In Chennai, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:39 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:08 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Chennai?
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 Chennai different from Delhi?
Yes. In Chennai sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:39 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (11 min earlier 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 Chennai (13.08° N, 80.27° 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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