Chhath Puja 2026 in Varanasi
Sandhya Arghya Sunday, 15 November 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Varanasi: Sandhya Arghya is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at sunset, 5:10 PM. Usha Arghya is on Monday, 16 November 2026 at sunrise, 6:16 AM.
| Day | Date | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nahay Khay | Friday, 13 November 2026 | Bath in a river or at home, then one simple meal, usually lauki (bottle gourd) and rice, cooked fresh. |
| 2. Kharna (Lohanda) | Saturday, 14 November 2026 | A fast through the day, broken after sunset with kheer and roti. The long fast, often about 36 hours without water, begins after this meal. |
| 3. Sandhya Arghya | Sunday, 15 November 2026 | Offering to the setting Sun at the ghat or pond, at sunset: 5:10 PM in Varanasi. |
| 4. Usha Arghya | Monday, 16 November 2026 | Offering to the rising Sun, at sunrise: 6:16 AM in Varanasi. The fast is then broken (paran). |
All times are local time in Varanasi. Shashthi runs 14 Nov 11:24 PM – 16 Nov 2:02 AM here; it is running at the sunset of 15 November, which is what makes it the main day. Families usually reach the ghat well before the time of the offering.
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Times are calculated for each city's coordinates (sunrise and sunset by the upper limb, standard refraction; tithis from the Sun's and Moon's longitudes, sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsa). Hills, buildings, haze or cloud can move the moment you see the Sun by several minutes, and regional traditions differ, so your family's custom, priest or local panchang comes first. This is traditional information, not advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sandhya Arghya time in Varanasi on Chhath 2026?
Sunset, 5:10 PM on Sunday, 15 November 2026, local time in Varanasi.
What is the Usha Arghya time in Varanasi on Chhath 2026?
Sunrise, 6:16 AM on Monday, 16 November 2026, local time in Varanasi.
When does Chhath Puja start in Varanasi in 2026?
Nahay Khay is on Friday, 13 November 2026 and Kharna on Saturday, 14 November 2026, before the main day on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
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