Karva Chauth 2026: Moonrise Timing and Auspicious Puja Moments
Significance of Karva Chauth
The festival of Karva Chauth holds great importance for married women. On this day, they observe a fast praying for the longevity, prosperity, and happiness of their husbands. Women eagerly await the moonrise after performing rituals, as it marks the end of their fast. Traditionally, the fast is broken after sighting the moon and offering prayers.
Karva Chauth 2026: Auspicious Timing for Puja and Moonrise
According to the Hindu calendar, Karva Chauth will be celebrated on Thursday, October 29, 2026. This day corresponds to the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Women observing the fast will take 'sargi' in the morning and maintain their fast throughout the day, culminating in evening prayers to Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Karva Mata.
The auspicious time for the puja, as per the Drik Panchang, will be from 5:46 PM to 7:03 PM in Jaipur. The fourth day of the month will begin at 1:06 AM and conclude at 10:09 PM on October 29. Local timings may vary slightly based on regional calendars.
Estimated Moonrise Times by City
The moonrise time on Karva Chauth varies across different cities. Here are the estimated timings for major cities:
- Jaipur: Around 8:28 PM
- New Delhi: Around 8:17 PM
- Noida: Around 8:16 PM
- Gurugram: Around 8:18 PM
- Lucknow: Around 8:00 PM
- Varanasi: Around 7:56 PM
- Bhopal: Around 8:25 PM
- Indore: Around 8:33 PM
- Mumbai: Around 8:52 PM
- Ahmedabad: Around 8:52 PM
- Patna: Around 7:47 PM
- Kolkata: Around 7:47 PM
- Chandigarh: Around 8:17 PM
- Jodhpur: Around 8:34 PM
- Ajmer: Around 8:27 PM
Please note that these are estimated times, and actual visibility may vary due to weather conditions and local horizons.
How to Perform Karva Chauth Puja?
On Karva Chauth, women begin their day with a bath and a vow to fast. In the evening, they gather at the puja site to worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Shiva. Following this, the Karva Chauth story is recited or listened to. Items such as a karva, lamp, roli, rice, flowers, and sweets are used during the puja.
When the moon rises, women offer 'arghya' to the moon and perform the traditional rituals. The fast is then broken according to family customs, often involving viewing the moon through a sieve before seeing their husband's face.
Important Considerations for Karva Chauth
The rituals and customs associated with Karva Chauth can differ among families and regions. Therefore, it is advisable to follow local traditions and calendars. If the moon is delayed in appearing, remain calm and consider local moonrise times and weather conditions.
Karva Chauth is not just a day of fasting and rituals; it symbolizes love, trust, and mutual respect between spouses. Families come together to pray for a happy married life.