As the sun sets this Chhath Puja evening, devotees in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and eastern India prepare for Sandhya Arghya – the holy evening ritual of offering prayers to the setting sun.
Here is the exact time of sunset on October 27, 2025 in Patna, Delhi, Kolkata, Ranchi, Kanpur and other major cities.
When the golden rays of the sun touch the calm waters of rivers and ponds, millions of devotees stand immersed in devotion – eyes closed, hands joined, and hearts full of gratitude. This divine moment, known as Sandhya Arghya, symbolizes praying to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya for good health, strength and prosperity.
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Sandhya Arghya of Chhath Puja 2025 will be celebrated on October 27 (Monday), the third day of the four-day festival. The auspicious time for Sandhya Arghya is during sunset, which is considered a spiritually charged period that symbolizes the balance between endings and new beginnings. Offering water to the setting sun symbolizes respect for the cycles of life and gratitude for all that sustains it.
Sunset time today in Patna, Purnia and Begusarai
According to Drik Panchang, the banks of Ganga in Patna were lit up with thousands of lamps as devotees waited for the holy moment. On October 27, 2025, sunset time is expected to be around 5:12 PM in Patna, 5:08 PM in Purnia and 5:07 PM in Begusarai.
Sunset time in Delhi for Sandhya Arghya
According to Drik Panchang, even in the heart of Delhi, where river banks are replaced by artificial ponds and community ghats, the spirit of Chhath Puja is alive. Sunset time in Delhi on October 27, 2025 will be around 5:40 pm.
Sunset time in Ranchi and Dhanbad
According to Drik Panchang, in Ranchi surrounded by serene hills and Dhanbad, the land of devotion and coal, Chhath Puja is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm. Sunset in Ranchi will be around 5:17 pm, while in Dhanbad it is expected to be around 5:15 pm.
Sunset time in Kolkata for Chhath Puja
According to Drik Panchang, in Kolkata, where faith meets diversity, the ghats of the Hooghly river come alive with devotion and light. Sunset time in Kolkata on 27th October 2025 will be around 5:00 PM.
Sunset time in Gorakhpur and Kanpur
Moving towards Uttar Pradesh, the festivities continue in Gorakhpur and Kanpur, where communities gather with joy and reverence, according to Drik Panchang. The sunset in Gorakhpur will be at 5:21 pm, while in Kanpur the sunset will be around 5:29 pm.
As lamps shine and prayers are offered with folded hands, the evening Arghya of Chhath Puja unites millions in a moment of peace, devotion and gratitude – a timeless connection between humanity and the setting sun.
As devotees prepare for the holy evening Arghya during Chhath Puja 2025, the setting sun symbolizes gratitude, purity and the eternal bond between man and nature. Whether you are in Patna, Delhi, Kolkata or any other part of India, it is believed that offering Arghya at the right time of sunset invites prosperity, good health and happiness. As the lamps shine and bhajans echo in the evening air, may this Chhath Puja bring light, peace and divine blessings to you and your loved ones.
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