Karwa Chauth 2026: Exact Date, Moonrise Time & Puja Muhurat
When is Karwa Chauth 2026 and what are the timings? Know the puja muhurat, moonrise time, sargi, and vrat vidhi.
Karwa Chauth 2026 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 29. On Karwa Chauth, women who are married hold a day-long fast. Pray for the longevity and good health of her husband and break the fast upon sighting the moon. Get to know the accurate date, Chaturthi Tithi, muhurat for Sargi and evening puja, moon rise Time, and other Puja practices.
When Is Karwa Chauth 2026?
Karwa Chauth falls on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Month of Kartik (as per North Indian traditional calendar) of the Hindu calendar. It is a very special day in the life of a married woman, where its union of devotion, family rituals and love.
Here are the key dates and times for Karwa Chauth 2026:
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 1:06 AM on October 29
Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 10:09 PM on October 29
Evening Puja Muhurat: 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM
Expected Moonrise Time: Around 8:17 PM
Note: Actual timings of moonrise and pujas may vary according to places. Please follow your panchang for your city for timings.
What Is the Significance of Karwa Chauth?
Karwa Chauth is believed to be one of the most significant festivals in North India in Hindu tradition. Women keep a Nirjala vrat this day, where they do not eat or drink anything from sunrise until they see the moon. Thereafter, they give Arghya to Chandra Dev followed by the sacred rituals and then break the fast.
Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Karwa Mata. Goddess Parvati embodies love and matrimonial concord while Lord Shiva is the symbol of the eternal couples.
Apart from religious practices, Karwa Chauth is a festival of unity, family traditions and bonds. Many couples today also celebrate the festival together to show their love and regard for each other.
What Is the Significance of Sargi on Karwa Chauth?
Sargi is the first meal eaten before starting the fast. It is a gesture of love and affection from a mother-in-law to her daughter-in-law, so most families prepare or gift sargi to the daughter-in-law.
The meal often consists of fruits, milk, dry fruits, sweets, and other healthy foods. As the other ancient fast often extends till moonrise without any consumption of foods and liquids, consumption of a healthy meal before sunrise can help energize the body through the day.
Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, unwell or on medication are advised to seek medical advice before embarking on a vigorous fast. Observe your religion responsibly.
Karwa Chauth 2026 Puja Vidhi
Participating in the classic puja ceremony is a must during the festival. Although the details may vary by family, by region, and by year, the general structure of the ceremony is:
Wake up before sunrise: Take a bath and wear clean clothes before eating sargi.
Take a vrat sankalp: Pray as you resolve to keep the fast in the customs of your family.
Prepare the puja area: Clean the place of worship and keep the needed puja samagri.
Perform the evening puja: Said to get the auspicious result, worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Karwa Mata during muhurat.
Listen to the vrat katha: Read or listen to the story of Karwa Chauth patiently.
Wait for moonrise: Chandra Darshan is a must before the moon appears.
Offer Arghya to the Moon: Give water to Chandra Dev and pray for the family members.
Complete the traditional ritual: In many families, women look at the moon and then their husbands through a sieve before performing aarti and breaking the fast.
What Are the Essential Karwa Chauth Puja Items?
Kostan, to prepare all the puja samagri will make the evening pujas go much more smoothly. Here are some common use items:
Karwa or a small water pot
Diya and cotton wicks
Roli, kumkum, and akshat (uncooked rice)
Flowers and sweets
Fruits and a puja thali
A sieve for the moon-sighting ritual
Water for offering Arghya
Apart from this, certain families adorn the puja place with their cultural motifs and place some other objects of worship.
Why Is Moonrise Important on Karwa Chauth?
The Moon is at the heart of Karwa Chauth as fasting traditionally ends with Chandra Darshan (sighting of the Moon). When the Moon appears, women give a ritual offering of Arghya and pray before eating.
The moonrise on October 29, 2026 will be at 8:17 PM. Exact moonrise times will vary for each observer depending on their geographical location and when the moon appears above the horizon at a particular location. Sightings of the moon can be delayed by clouds or other weather.
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It is the festival of love, devotion and unity. Know the time of moon sighting and puja muhurat of your city to enjoy the day and celebrate the festival with family traditions.
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