New Delhi: Today i.e. 15 November 2026 is the third day of Chhath Mahaparva. This day is celebrated as Sandhya Arghya. Chhath Vrati will stand in rivers, ponds and other water bodies in the evening and offer Arghya to the setting sun. During this time, the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya are worshiped and wishes for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the family are made. Sunset has special significance in Chhath Puja, hence it is important for the devotees observing fast to know the exact time of sunset in their city. Let us know at what time Evening Arghya will be offered today in major cities of the country including Delhi, Patna, Lucknow, Ranchi, Chandigarh.
Chhath Puja 2026: At what time will Sandhya Arghya be offered in which city today?
The time of sunset for Sandhya Arghya will be different in different cities.
Timings of major cities are as follows:
| City | Evening prayer time |
| Patna | Evening 5.01 |
| New Delhi | Evening 5.27 |
| Noida | Evening 5.28 |
| Lucknow | Evening 5.16 |
| Kolkata | Evening 4.53 |
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Benguluru |
Evening 5.50 |
| Ranchi | Evening 5.04 |
| Jamshedpur | Evening 5.01 |
| Bhagalpur | Evening 4.54 |
| Pune | Evening 5.57 |
| Varanasi | Evening 5.10 |
| Gorakhpur | Evening 5.06 |
| Kanpur | Evening 5.19 |
| Chandigarh | Evening 5.26 |
| Ghaziabad | Evening 5.27 |
| Merut | Evening 5.25 |
| Bhopal | Evening 5.36 |
What is the correct method of offering Arghya to the setting sun?
For the evening Arghya of Chhath Puja, the devotees first keep thekua, coconut, sugarcane, seasonal fruits and other puja materials in the bamboo soup pot and bowl. After this they reach Chhath Ghat with family members.
At the time of sunset, the devotees stand in the water of river or pond and offer water and raw milk to the Sun God. During this time, traditional songs of Chhathi Maiya are sung and wishes are made for the happiness, peace, prosperity and good health of the family.
When will Chhath Puja end after Evening Arghya?
The fourth and last day of Chhath Mahaparva will be celebrated on 16 November 2026. On this day, Arghya will be offered to the rising sun in the morning, which is called Usha Arghya. With this, 36 hours of Nirjala fast will be broken and the four-day Chhath festival will conclude.
