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Karva Chauth Vrat 2026

Kartik Krishna Chaturthi · Goddess Parvati, Shiva & Moon

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Karva Chauth Vrat is an annual fast observed by married women from sunrise to moonrise on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi — 30 Oct 2025, 9 Oct 2026. The fast is nirjala (no food or water). It is broken only after sighting the Moon through a sieve and receiving water from the husband.

Karva Chauth Vrat Dates in 2026

  • •9 October 2026 (Friday). Moonrise: approximately 20:25 IST.

How to Observe Karva Chauth Vrat in 2026

  1. 1Eat Sargi (pre-dawn meal from mother-in-law) before sunrise — nothing after
  2. 2Observe complete nirjala fast (no food or water) from sunrise to moonrise
  3. 3Dress in bridal attire; gather with other fasting women in the evening
  4. 4Listen to Karva Chauth Katha
  5. 5At moonrise: sight the Moon through a sieve, then see husband's face through the same sieve
  6. 6Offer water from the karva pot to the Moon while reciting the Karva Chauth Mantra
  7. 7Receive water from husband's hands — this officially breaks the fast

Benefits

  • ✓ Long life and health for the husband
  • ✓ Marital happiness and fidelity
  • ✓ Strength of the marriage bond

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