Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Mathura. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:28 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:41 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Mathura’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Mathura
| City | Evening arghya | vs Mathura |
|---|---|---|
| Mathura | 5:28 PM | — |
| Agra 48 km | 5:27 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Faridabad 108 km | 5:28 PM | same |
| Noida 119 km | 5:27 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gurugram 125 km | 5:29 PM | 1 min later |
| Ghaziabad 133 km | 5:27 PM | 1 min earlier |
| New Delhi 133 km | 5:28 PM | same |
| Meerut 166 km | 5:25 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Bareilly 198 km | 5:19 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Kanpur 288 km | 5:19 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Lucknow 332 km | 5:16 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 Mathura?
In Mathura, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:28 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:41 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Mathura?
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 Mathura different from Delhi?
Yes. In Mathura sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:28 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (same 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 Mathura (27.49° N, 77.67° 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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