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Karwa Chauth 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat & Moonrise Time

Thursday, 29 October 2026 — Confirmed date, fasting time, city-wise moonrise, sargi, puja vidhi, do’s & don’ts

Quick answer: Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 — not 28 October. The fast is from 6:31 AM to 8:17 PM (Delhi moonrise), and the evening puja muhurat is 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM.

🪔 Karwa Chauth 2026 Date and Timings

Event	Date / Time (IST)
Karwa Chauth date	Thursday, 29 October 2026
Chaturthi tithi begins	1:06 AM, 29 October
Chaturthi tithi ends	10:09 PM, 29 October
Fasting time	6:31 AM to 8:17 PM
Puja muhurat	5:38 PM to 6:56 PM (1 hour 17 minutes)
Moonrise, New Delhi	8:17 PM

Karwa Chauth falls on Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. It is also Sankashti Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat.

🌕 Moonrise Time in Major Cities — 29 October 2026

Check your city — moonrise differs by location, and clouds or tall buildings can delay the actual sighting. Always confirm with your local panchang.

City	Moonrise	City	Moonrise
New Delhi	8:17 PM	Mumbai	9:00 PM
Kolkata	7:47 PM	Bengaluru	8:55 PM
Lucknow	8:06 PM	Jaipur	8:28 PM
Chandigarh	8:12 PM	Hyderabad	8:41 PM
Ahmedabad	8:52 PM	Chennai	8:44 PM
Pune	8:58 PM	Bhopal	8:31 PM

✨ How Karwa Chauth Is Observed — Step by Step

1. Sargi before sunrise: The pre-dawn meal, traditionally given by the mother-in-law, is eaten before sunrise — around 4:30–5:30 AM in most places.

2. Day-long fast: Nirjala fast from sunrise to moonrise, as per family tradition.

3. Evening puja (5:38–6:56 PM): Worship Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha, listen to the Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha, and prepare the decorated karwa, thali, diya and chhalni.

4. Moon sighting & arghya: View the moon through the chhalni, offer water to the moon, then break the fast — traditionally with water and the first bite offered by the husband.

✅ Do’s and Don’ts for Karwa Chauth Fasting

Do’s

Keep sargi light and hydrating the night before
Apply mehndi and wear traditional attire a day early
Keep puja items ready before the muhurat
Stay calm and rest during the day

Don’ts

Don’t skip sargi if you are fasting
Don’t use sharp objects or do heavy work while fasting
Don’t break the fast before moon sighting
Don’t rely on only one city’s moonrise time

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karwa Chauth on 28 or 29 October 2026?
29 October 2026. The Chaturthi tithi is present at moonrise on 29 October, which is why the vrat is observed on 29 October.

What is the puja muhurat for Karwa Chauth 2026?
5:38 PM to 6:56 PM IST, during Pradosh Kaal, before moonrise.

When will the moon rise in Delhi on Karwa Chauth?
Around 8:17 PM IST in New Delhi, 9:00 PM in Mumbai, and 7:47 PM in Kolkata.

Note: Timings are from Drik Panchang as reported on 28 October 2026. Slight differences can occur between panchangs — check your local panchang for the final time.

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