Delhi Metro to Begin Services Early on November 16 for Chhath Puja, Check Revised Timings

November 15, 2026

New Delhi: Delhi Metro services will begin earlier than usual on Monday, November 16, for the convenience of devotees on the occasion of Chhath Puja 2026. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced this on the social media platform X.

According to the DMRC, metro services will begin at 4:30 am on Monday, instead of 6 am, from all terminal stations. Trains will run at 15-minute intervals until regular services resume on all metro lines. After that, normal services will continue as per the scheduled timetable.

Chhath Puja 2026: Sandhya Arghya being celebrated today on the third day

The third day of the four-day Chhath festival is being celebrated on Sunday, November 15, 2026. This day is called Sandhya Arghya. One of the most important rituals of Chhath Puja, devotees offer prayers to the setting sun on this day.

This festival is dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees pray for the happiness, prosperity, good health, long life, and well-being of their families.

Chhath Puja is celebrated with complete rituals, devotion, and discipline. A special tradition of this festival is that devotees stand in water bodies and offer prayers to the Sun God. Devotees observe a strict fast and prepare traditional offerings, which are offered to the Sun God during the evening and morning prayers.

What is the religious significance of Sandhya Arghya?

Sandhya Arghya, performed on the third day of Chhath Puja, holds special significance. On this day, devotees gather at rivers, ponds, and specially prepared ghats to offer prayers to the setting sun. Family members also participate in this puja.

In Hinduism, the Sun God is considered the source of energy, light, and life. Offering Arghya to the setting sun symbolizes gratitude to nature and the forces that sustain life.

It is believed that worshipping Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya blesses the family with happiness, peace, good health, and prosperity. This ritual also reflects faith, devotion, and respect for nature.

During Sandhya Arghya, devotees stand in the water and offer Arghya to Surya Dev at sunset. The collective participation of families and devotees on the ghats creates a devotional atmosphere.