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Religion
Chhath Puja 2026: Sandhya Arghya Timings for Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Ranchi Today
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:41 AM
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On the third day of Chhath Puja, worshippers in Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Ranchi will perform Sandhya Arghya at the sunset times announced by authorities.
The third day of the Chhath Mahaparv, observed on 2026, marks the Sandhya Arghya ceremony when devotees offer prayers to the setting sun. This ritual is a core element of the festival, celebrated across the Hindi‑speaking belt and beyond.
According to the latest bulletin from Aaj Tak, the sunset times for Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Ranchi have been released for today. Devotees in each city are instructed to begin the Sandhya Arghya shortly after the sun dips below the horizon, with the offering window typically lasting around half an hour.
Religious leaders have reminded participants to follow local guidelines, maintain cleanliness at riverbanks and ghats, and observe safety measures during the evening gathering. The coordinated timings aim to ensure that worshippers across these major urban centres can perform the rites simultaneously, preserving the communal spirit of Chhath.
While the announcement focuses on the four cities, similar sunset‑based schedules are being communicated to other regions observing the festival, reinforcing a nationwide rhythm of devotion.
According to the latest bulletin from Aaj Tak, the sunset times for Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Ranchi have been released for today. Devotees in each city are instructed to begin the Sandhya Arghya shortly after the sun dips below the horizon, with the offering window typically lasting around half an hour.
Religious leaders have reminded participants to follow local guidelines, maintain cleanliness at riverbanks and ghats, and observe safety measures during the evening gathering. The coordinated timings aim to ensure that worshippers across these major urban centres can perform the rites simultaneously, preserving the communal spirit of Chhath.
While the announcement focuses on the four cities, similar sunset‑based schedules are being communicated to other regions observing the festival, reinforcing a nationwide rhythm of devotion.