Chaturthi · Krishna PakshaVrat / Fasting day
Karwa Chauth
29th
October 2026
Thursday / गुरुवार
Karva Chauth is the fast kept by married women for the long life of their husbands. After a day-long fast they worship Gauri and break the fast on sighting the moon.
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TITHI
Chaturthi
PAKSHA
Krishna
MASA
Kartika
NAKSHATRA
Rohini
SUNRISE / SUNSET
06:12 / 17:54
SIGNIFICANCE
Why Karwa Chauth is observed
Karva Chauth is the fast kept by married women for the long life of their husbands. After a day-long fast they worship Gauri and break the fast on sighting the moon.
AT A GLANCE
ObservanceVrat (fast) + puja
Lunar monthKartika · Krishna
TithiChaturthi
Pujas bookable1 pujas
THE RITUALS
What devotees do on this day
01
Sargi
Pre-dawn meal blessed by elders.
02
Chand Darshan
Sighting the moon to break the fast.
03
Gauri Puja
Worship of Parvati for marital bliss.
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Mangala Gauri Puja
This Gauri puja is all about worshipping Goddess Parvati. It falls during the fourth or fifth day of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is vital for strengthening bonds of love, and good luck is bestowed upon an individual by conducting Gauri puja. The family is ensured of leading a wealthy and prosperous life. The good traits of one’s character are brought to light. This is a form of worship of Goddess Durga, performed especially during the Ganpati Utsav in Maharashtra. This puja is performed with Suhaag Samagri (materials needed in marriages). Married women do this in order to pray for the long life of their better half, adolescent girls perform this puja to get a desired partner and this puja is also conducted to fulfil wishes of people.
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PANCHANG
Timings · October 29, 2026
Chaturthi Tithi Ends10:10 PM
PakshaKrishna
Masa (lunar month)Kartika (कार्तिक)
NakshatraRohini · ends 11:11 AM
Sunrise / Sunset06:12 / 17:54
Timings in local time of Bengaluru, India. In Panchang, the day begins and ends with sunrise.
CHOGHADIYA
Auspicious muhurat
Brahma Muhurta4:34 AM – 5:23 AM
Pratah Sandhya5:24 AM – 6:12 AM
Amrit Kalam9:07 AM – 10:35 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:39 AM – 12:26 PM
Vijaya Muhurta2:00 PM – 2:47 PM
Godhuli Muhurta5:30 PM – 6:18 PM
Sayahna Sandhya5:54 PM – 6:42 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:38 PM – 12:27 AM
Yamaganda6:12 AM – 7:40 AM
Dur Muhurtam6:59 AM – 7:45 AM
Varjyam7:40 AM – 9:07 AM
Gulika Kaal9:07 AM – 10:35 AM
Dur Muhurtam 21:13 PM – 2:00 PM
Rahu Kaal1:30 PM – 2:58 PM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Karwa Chauth
When is Karwa Chauth 2026?+
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
What is the tithi and paksha for Karwa Chauth 2026?+
Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on the Chaturthi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Kartika masa.
What are the auspicious muhurat timings on Karwa Chauth 2026?+
The auspicious muhurat on Karwa Chauth 2026 include Brahma Muhurta (4:34 AM–5:23 AM), Pratah Sandhya (5:24 AM–6:12 AM), Amrit Kalam (9:07 AM–10:35 AM). Timings are for Bengaluru, India and vary slightly by city.
Which pujas can I book for Karwa Chauth?+
For Karwa Chauth you can book Mangala Gauri Puja. All pujas are performed by verified pandits with samagri arranged.
How do I book a pandit for Karwa Chauth 2026?+
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