Chhath Puja is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in Siliguri. Sandhya Arghya (sunset): 4:46 PM. Usha Arghya (sunrise): 5:56 AM (16 Nov). Times are for Siliguri’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Siliguri
| City | Evening arghya | vs Siliguri |
|---|---|---|
| Siliguri | 4:46 PM | — |
| Bhagalpur 217 km | 4:54 PM | 8 min later |
| Darbhanga 257 km | 4:57 PM | 11 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 309 km | 4:59 PM | 13 min later |
| Patna 349 km | 5:01 PM | 15 min later |
| Dhanbad 381 km | 4:59 PM | 13 min later |
| Gaya 402 km | 5:03 PM | 17 min later |
| Kolkata 462 km | 4:53 PM | 7 min later |
| Ranchi 488 km | 5:04 PM | 18 min later |
| Jamshedpur 489 km | 5:01 PM | 15 min later |
| Gorakhpur 499 km | 5:06 PM | 20 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 Siliguri?
In Siliguri, sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:46 PM and usha arghya (sunrise) is at 5:56 AM (16 Nov) (Sunday, 15 November 2026).
When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Siliguri?
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 Siliguri different from Delhi?
Yes. In Siliguri sandhya arghya (sunset) is at 4:46 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:28 PM (42 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 Siliguri (26.73° N, 88.40° 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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