Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in New Delhi. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:28 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:44 AM (16 Nov). Times are for New Delhi’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near New Delhi
| City | Evening arghya | vs New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 5:28 PM | — |
| Noida 20 km | 5:27 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Ghaziabad 25 km | 5:27 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gurugram 25 km | 5:29 PM | 1 min later |
| Faridabad 25 km | 5:28 PM | same |
| Meerut 64 km | 5:25 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Mathura 133 km | 5:28 PM | same |
| Agra 178 km | 5:27 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Bareilly 219 km | 5:19 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 286 km | 5:29 PM | 1 min later |
| Kanpur 391 km | 5:19 PM | 9 min earlier |
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 New Delhi?
In New Delhi, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:28 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:44 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in New Delhi?
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.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for New Delhi (28.61° N, 77.21° 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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