Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Pune. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 5:57 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 6:42 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Pune’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Pune
| City | Evening arghya | vs Pune |
|---|---|---|
| Pune | 5:57 PM | — |
| Mumbai 120 km | 6:00 PM | 3 min later |
| Surat 314 km | 5:57 PM | same |
| Hyderabad 506 km | 5:40 PM | 17 min earlier |
| Ahmedabad 518 km | 5:55 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Bengaluru 735 km | 5:50 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Chennai 914 km | 5:39 PM | 18 min earlier |
| Agra 1052 km | 5:27 PM | 30 min earlier |
| Mathura 1071 km | 5:28 PM | 29 min earlier |
| Kanpur 1104 km | 5:19 PM | 38 min earlier |
| Prayagraj 1126 km | 5:14 PM | 43 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 Pune?
In Pune, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:57 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 6:42 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Pune?
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 Pune different from Delhi?
Yes. In Pune sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 5:57 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (29 min earlier 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 Pune (18.52° N, 73.86° 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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