Chhath Puja 2026 Arghya Time in Mumbai and Pune: 15-16 Nov
Chhath Puja 2026 arghya time in Mumbai is 6:00 PM on Sunday, 15 November for the evening Sandhya Arghya, and 6:46 AM on Monday, 16 November for the morning Usha Arghya, as per Drik Panchang. The four-day festival runs from Friday 13 to Monday 16 November 2026. Chhath is not a government holiday in Maharashtra.
Quick facts: Chhath Puja 2026
Festival: Chhath Puja (Surya Shashthi)
Day 1 Nahay Khay: Friday, 13 November 2026
Day 2 Kharna: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Day 3 Sandhya Arghya: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Day 4 Usha Arghya and parana: Monday, 16 November 2026
Mumbai sunset on 15 Nov: 6:00 PM (Drik Panchang)
Mumbai sunrise on 16 Nov: 6:46 AM (Drik Panchang)
New Delhi sunset and sunrise: 5:28 PM and 6:44 AM (Drik Panchang)
Patna sunset and sunrise: 5:01 PM and 6:07 AM (Drik Panchang)
Chhath Puja 2026 four-day calendar
Chhath is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Shashthi and the days around it. Nahay Khay on 13 November is the day of bathing and a simple one-meal diet. Kharna on 14 November is a day of fasting from sunrise to sunset, ending after sunset with a prasad of kheer and roti, as described by Drik Panchang and regional guides. Sandhya Arghya on 15 November is the main day. Usha Arghya on 16 November completes the vrat.
Arghya time in Mumbai, Pune and other cities
The arghya is offered at sunset and sunrise, so the time changes with the city. As per Drik Panchang, Mumbai sunset on 15 November is 6:00 PM and sunrise on 16 November is 6:46 AM. For New Delhi the figures are 5:28 PM and 6:44 AM. For Patna they are 5:01 PM and 6:07 AM, and for Kolkata 4:53 PM and 5:50 AM. Pune is a few minutes before Mumbai in the evening and a few minutes earlier in the morning, but check your exact local figure on a panchang for Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai or Nagpur.
Devotees usually reach the ghat or water body 30 to 45 minutes before sunset so the offering can be made right at sunset.
What is Chhath Puja and who is worshipped?
Chhath is a festival of gratitude to Surya Dev, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. It is most strongly associated with Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal's Terai, and is also celebrated by Purvanchali families in Mumbai, Pune and other cities. Devotees, called vratis, keep a long fast, including a waterless fast over about 36 hours, and stand in water to offer arghya.
Chhath prasad and puja samagri
Common items include a bamboo soop and daura (baskets), thekua, rice laddu, seasonal fruits such as banana, coconut and sugarcane, a lamp, and a clean cloth. Prasad is prepared at home in a clean, simple, satvik manner, without onion and garlic. Families usually use a new or specially cleaned kitchen area and traditional utensils.
Chhath in Mumbai: ghats and local planning
Mumbai's Chhath gatherings are held at beaches, lakes and ponds such as Juhu, Dadar and others. As of the time of writing no official list of ghats or traffic changes for 2026 was confirmed, so check announcements from your local ward office, ghat committee or society. Expect crowds near sunset on 15 November and plan travel early.
Simple rules and do's and don'ts
Do keep the home and cooking area clean. Do follow the fasting rules your family has followed over the years. Do carry a torch, a mat and warm clothes for the dawn arghya, since it can be cool by the water. Do keep children and elders close to the water's edge and follow safety instructions. Do not use leftover or tasted food for the offering. Do not rush; the whole festival is about patience and discipline.
See also on IndiaAsk: Diwali Padwa 2026: Bali Puja Time in Mumbai, Pune (9 or 10 Nov).
Times are as per Drik Panchang, checked on 3 November 2026. Please confirm local sunrise and sunset for your exact location or ghat before the puja.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Chhath Puja arghya time in Mumbai in 2026?
As per Drik Panchang, Mumbai sunset on Sunday, 15 November 2026 is 6:00 PM for the Sandhya Arghya, and sunrise on Monday, 16 November is 6:46 AM for the Usha Arghya. Reach the ghat early and confirm the time with your local committee.
When is Chhath Puja 2026?
Chhath Puja 2026 runs for four days from Friday, 13 November to Monday, 16 November. Nahay Khay is on 13 November, Kharna on 14 November, Sandhya Arghya on 15 November and Usha Arghya on 16 November, when the fast is completed, as per Drik Panchang.
Is Chhath Puja a holiday in Maharashtra?
Chhath is not a government holiday in Maharashtra, and banks in the state stay open, according to the My Maha Rashtra report of 23 October 2026. Some Purvanchali families take leave from work, so check your own workplace or school notice.
What is Kharna in Chhath Puja?
Kharna is the second day of Chhath, on 14 November 2026. Devotees fast through the day without water and break the fast after sunset with prasad such as kheer and roti, then begin the long waterless fast that lasts until the morning arghya on 16 November.
What do you offer in Chhath Puja arghya?
Devotees offer arghya with water and milk, standing in water, while holding a bamboo soop filled with thekua, fruits like banana and coconut, sugarcane and a lamp. Families prepare the prasad at home in a clean, satvik way. Customs differ by family and region.
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