Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Patna. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:01 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:07 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Patna’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Patna
| City | Evening arghya | vs Patna |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 5:01 PM | — |
| Muzaffarpur 63 km | 4:59 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Gaya 90 km | 5:03 PM | 2 min later |
| Darbhanga 98 km | 4:57 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Bhagalpur 190 km | 4:54 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 219 km | 5:06 PM | 5 min later |
| Varanasi 219 km | 5:10 PM | 9 min later |
| Dhanbad 239 km | 4:59 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ranchi 251 km | 5:04 PM | 3 min later |
| Ayodhya 322 km | 5:11 PM | 10 min later |
| Jamshedpur 328 km | 5:01 PM | same |
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 Patna?
In Patna, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:01 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:07 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Patna?
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 Patna different from Delhi?
Yes. In Patna sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:01 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (27 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 Patna (25.59° N, 85.14° 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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