Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Gaya. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:03 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:07 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Gaya’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Gaya
| City | Evening arghya | vs Gaya |
|---|---|---|
| Gaya | 5:03 PM | — |
| Patna 90 km | 5:01 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 152 km | 4:59 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Ranchi 164 km | 5:04 PM | 1 min later |
| Darbhanga 176 km | 4:57 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Dhanbad 182 km | 4:59 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 206 km | 4:54 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Varanasi 212 km | 5:10 PM | 7 min later |
| Jamshedpur 253 km | 5:01 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 273 km | 5:06 PM | 3 min later |
| Prayagraj 326 km | 5:14 PM | 11 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 Gaya?
In Gaya, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:03 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:07 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Gaya?
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 Gaya different from Delhi?
Yes. In Gaya sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:03 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (25 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 Gaya (24.79° N, 85.00° 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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