Karva Chauth Vrat 2026
Kartik Krishna Chaturthi · Goddess Parvati, Shiva & Moon
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Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, 29 October — Kartik Krishna Chaturthi. Married women observe a nirjala fast from sunrise until moonrise — 8:17 PM IST in Delhi, per Drik Panchang and AstroZindagi. The Delhi puja muhurat is 5:38–6:56 PM; both moonrise and muhurat shift with your city, so confirm locally.
Karwa Chauth 2026 — Date, Puja Muhurat & Moonrise
- •Karva Chauth 2026: Thursday, 29 October 2026 (Kartik Krishna Chaturthi)
- •Puja muhurat (Delhi): 5:38 – 6:56 PM IST
- •Moonrise (Delhi): approximately 8:17 PM IST — moonrise shifts by roughly 30–45 minutes across Indian cities, so check your own city's moonrise on the day before breaking the fast
- •Chaturthi tithi: 1:06 AM to 10:09 PM IST on 29 October (New Delhi timings)
What is Karva Chauth?
Karva Chauth falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Krishna Paksha in Kartik month. "Karva" means an earthen pot; "Chauth" means fourth — married women offer water from a karva pot to the Moon at moonrise as the concluding ritual after a sunrise-to-moonrise nirjala fast for their husband's long life and wellbeing. The observance is tied to the devotion stories of Savitri and Veeravati.
How to Observe Karva Chauth Vrat in 2026
- 1Eat Sargi (pre-dawn meal from mother-in-law) before sunrise — nothing after
- 2Observe complete nirjala fast (no food or water) from sunrise to moonrise
- 3In the evening, dress in bridal attire and gather with other fasting women for the puja — in Delhi this falls in the 5:38–6:56 PM muhurat window (2026); the window shifts with your city's sunset, so check your local panchang
- 4Listen to Karva Chauth Katha
- 5At moonrise — around 8:17 PM IST in Delhi on 29 October 2026, earlier or later elsewhere — sight the Moon through a sieve, then see husband's face through the same sieve
- 6Offer water from the karva pot to the Moon while reciting the Karva Chauth Mantra
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is Karwa Chauth in 2026?
Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026 — Kartik Krishna Chaturthi. In Delhi the puja muhurat is 5:38 to 6:56 PM IST and the Moon rises at about 8:17 PM IST, per Drik Panchang and AstroZindagi — both agree exactly on these timings.
Is Karwa Chauth 2026 on 9th or 10th October?
Neither. Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The 9–10 October confusion carries over from 2025, when the fast fell on Friday, 10 October. Festival dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar, so the Gregorian date moves each year.
What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth 2026?
In Delhi the Moon rises at about 8:17 PM IST on 29 October 2026 (Drik Panchang, AstroZindagi). Moonrise differs city to city — it can be half an hour or more earlier or later than Delhi — so check the moonrise time for your own city on the day before breaking the fast.
What is not allowed during the Karwa Chauth fast?
The traditional fast is nirjala — no food and no water from sunrise until moonrise, including tea. The fast is broken only after sighting the Moon through a sieve and receiving water from the husband. Pregnant or unwell women are advised to keep a modified phalahar fast instead.
Can a pregnant woman observe Karva Chauth fast?
It is generally advised that pregnant or ill women observe a modified fast (phalahar — fruits and milk) rather than the strict nirjala fast. Consulting a doctor is recommended. The sincerity of the vrat matters more than the strict form.
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