Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Prayagraj. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:14 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:20 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Prayagraj’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Prayagraj
| City | Evening arghya | vs Prayagraj |
|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj | 5:14 PM | — |
| Varanasi 114 km | 5:10 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Ayodhya 155 km | 5:11 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Lucknow 181 km | 5:16 PM | 2 min later |
| Kanpur 189 km | 5:19 PM | 5 min later |
| Gorakhpur 212 km | 5:06 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Gaya 326 km | 5:03 PM | 11 min earlier |
| Patna 331 km | 5:01 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Muzaffarpur 360 km | 4:59 PM | 15 min earlier |
| Bareilly 404 km | 5:19 PM | 5 min later |
| Darbhanga 413 km | 4:57 PM | 17 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 Prayagraj?
In Prayagraj, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:14 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:20 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Prayagraj?
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 Prayagraj different from Delhi?
Yes. In Prayagraj sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:14 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (14 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 Prayagraj (25.44° N, 81.85° 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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