Chhath Puja 2026 in Houston — sandhya & usha arghya

Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. Houston sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.

Stand at a clean water body (or a tray of water at home) for Sandhya Arghya at local sunset, then Usha Arghya at the next local sunrise. Thekua and seasonal fruits are the usual prasad. Keep the fast until Usha Arghya if your family observes the full vrat.

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When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Houston?

Chhath Puja is observed in Houston on 2026-11-15. Sandhya 17:27 · Usha 06:48 Central Time. India civil date is 2026-11-15.

What time is sandhya & usha arghya in Houston?

Sandhya 17:27 · Usha 06:48 Central Time. Times use America/Chicago (Central Time), recomputed from 29.76°, -95.37° — not shifted from IST.

Why might Houston differ from the India calendar?

Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. Houston sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.

How do I observe Chhath Puja at home in Houston?

Stand at a clean water body (or a tray of water at home) for Sandhya Arghya at local sunset, then Usha Arghya at the next local sunrise. Thekua and seasonal fruits are the usual prasad. Keep the fast until Usha Arghya if your family observes the full vrat.

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