Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Muzaffarpur. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 4:59 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:07 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Muzaffarpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Muzaffarpur
| City | Evening arghya | vs Muzaffarpur |
|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarpur | 4:59 PM | — |
| Darbhanga 53 km | 4:57 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Patna 63 km | 5:01 PM | 2 min later |
| Gaya 152 km | 5:03 PM | 4 min later |
| Bhagalpur 189 km | 4:54 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 211 km | 5:06 PM | 7 min later |
| Varanasi 256 km | 5:10 PM | 11 min later |
| Dhanbad 280 km | 4:59 PM | same |
| Ranchi 309 km | 5:04 PM | 5 min later |
| Siliguri 309 km | 4:46 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 324 km | 5:11 PM | 12 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 Muzaffarpur?
In Muzaffarpur, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:59 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:07 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Muzaffarpur?
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 Muzaffarpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Muzaffarpur sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:59 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (29 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 Muzaffarpur (26.12° N, 85.36° 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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