The festival of Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on Thursday, October 29, 2026. On this day, married women observe a fast, praying for the long life of their husbands and a happy marital life. The fast begins in the morning after consuming 'sargi' (a pre-dawn meal); women abstain from food and drink throughout the day and wait for the moon to rise in the evening. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon, offering 'arghya' (libation), and completing the prescribed worship rituals. If you are planning to observe the Karwa Chauth fast, it is important to know the moonrise time for your specific city, as the timing varies across different locations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Kolkata.

Moonrise timings for Karwa Chauth in these 10 cities:
Delhi: 8:17 PM
Chandigarh: 8:12 PM
Lucknow: 8:06 PM
Jaipur: 8:28 PM
Kolkata: 7:47 PM
Mumbai: 9:00 PM
Ahmedabad: 8:52 PM
Hyderabad: 8:41 PM
Bengaluru: 8:55 PM
Chennai: 8:44 PM

These are estimated moonrise times for each city. Due to variations in calculation methods used in different 'panchangs' (almanacs) and local geographical factors, there may be a difference of a few minutes. Therefore, please check the local 'panchang' for your city before breaking your fast.

Auspicious timing (Shubh Muhurat) for Karwa Chauth worship
The Karwa Chauth ritual is performed in the evening. For New Delhi, the auspicious time for worship on October 29 is from 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM. During this period, women worship Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Parvati. In many families, it is also customary to listen to the 'Karwa Chauth Katha' (the traditional story of the festival) and exchange 'karwas' (earthen pots). The timing for worship may vary in other cities.

How should the fast be broken after the moon rises?
Traditional rituals for Karwa Chauth include offering *arghya* (libation) to the moon and viewing one’s husband’s face through a sieve after sighting the moon. In many families, the husband helps his wife break her fast by offering her water to drink, after which the women partake in a meal. However, the specific methods of worship and customs may vary depending on the family and the region.

If the moon is not visible at the expected time, do not panic; instead, check the local moonrise time and proceed according to your family’s traditions. In the event of clouds or rain, the moon might be visible later than its actual time of rising.

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