Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Gorakhpur. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:06 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:16 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Gorakhpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Gorakhpur
| City | Evening arghya | vs Gorakhpur |
|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur | 5:06 PM | — |
| Ayodhya 117 km | 5:11 PM | 5 min later |
| Varanasi 165 km | 5:10 PM | 4 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 211 km | 4:59 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 212 km | 5:14 PM | 8 min later |
| Patna 219 km | 5:01 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Lucknow 241 km | 5:16 PM | 10 min later |
| Darbhanga 260 km | 4:57 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Gaya 273 km | 5:03 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Kanpur 304 km | 5:19 PM | 13 min later |
| Bhagalpur 398 km | 4:54 PM | 12 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 Gorakhpur?
In Gorakhpur, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:06 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:16 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Gorakhpur?
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 Gorakhpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Gorakhpur sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:06 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (22 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 Gorakhpur (26.76° N, 83.37° 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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