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Kali Puja 2026 in Patna: Night of 8 November, Nishita Kaal 11:07–11:59 PM

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Patna, Bihar

In 18 days
The night of Dipanwita Amavasya: a row of lit diyas at a home’s doorway, with a rangoli, marigold garlands and a kalash
Image: made with AI

Kali Puja muhurat

Nishita Kaal (Kali Puja)Eighth muhurat of the night of 8 November
11:07–11:59 PM
Sunset
5:04 PM
Amavasya tithi
11:29 AM to 12:33 PM (9 Nov)

In pandals and temples the puja committee or the purohit sets the time, and the puja often goes on late into the night.

For Patna, in Indian Standard Time. How we calculate

In short

Kali Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 in Patna. Nishita Kaal (Kali Puja): 11:07–11:59 PM. Times are for Patna’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.

In cities near Patna

CityNishita Kaalvs Patna
Patna11:07–11:59 PM—
Darbhanga 98 km11:04–11:56 PM3 min earlier
Bhagalpur 190 km11:00–11:52 PM7 min earlier
Dhanbad 239 km11:02–11:54 PM5 min earlier
Ranchi 251 km11:07–11:58 PMsame
Jamshedpur 328 km11:03–11:55 PM4 min earlier
Siliguri 349 km10:54–11:46 PM13 min earlier
Kolkata 469 km10:55–11:46 PM12 min earlier
Bhubaneswar 593 km11:05–11:56 PM2 min earlier
Puri 647 km11:05–11:56 PM2 min earlier
Guwahati 663 km10:41–11:33 PM26 min earlier

Kali Puja: puja, story and rules

The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Kali Puja page.

Read about Kali PujaPanchang for 8 NovemberToday’s panchang for Patna

Frequently asked questions

When is the Nishita Kaal for Kali Puja in Patna?

In Patna, nishita kaal (kali puja) is at 11:07–11:59 PM (Sunday, 8 November 2026).

When is Kali Puja 2026 in Patna?

Kali Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Tithi: The night of Kartik Amavasya, in Nishita Kaal. 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 nishita kaal (kali puja) is at 11:07–11:59 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 11:39 PM–12:31 AM (9 Nov) (32 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.

Kali Puja in other cities

Times for all 12 cities

Sources

  1. Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
  2. Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026

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