Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Lucknow. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:16 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:26 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Lucknow’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Lucknow
| City | Evening arghya | vs Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 5:16 PM | — |
| Kanpur 75 km | 5:19 PM | 3 min later |
| Ayodhya 125 km | 5:11 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 181 km | 5:14 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Bareilly 226 km | 5:19 PM | 3 min later |
| Gorakhpur 241 km | 5:06 PM | 10 min earlier |
| Varanasi 264 km | 5:10 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Agra 293 km | 5:27 PM | 11 min later |
| Mathura 332 km | 5:28 PM | 12 min later |
| Noida 397 km | 5:27 PM | 11 min later |
| Meerut 397 km | 5:25 PM | 9 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 Lucknow?
In Lucknow, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:16 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:26 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Lucknow?
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 Lucknow different from Delhi?
Yes. In Lucknow sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:16 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (12 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 Lucknow (26.85° N, 80.95° 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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