Karva Chauth 2026 – Karva Chauth fast is the most special day of the year for married women. To wish for the long life and continuous good fortune of their husbands, women remain dehydrated throughout the day and break their fast only by offering Arghya to the moon at night. If this is your first Karva Chauth after marriage, it is natural to be a little nervous. But don’t panic; just check the puja thali and list of ingredients once, then see how everything seems easy.
When is Karva Chauth 2026? (Correct date and time)
First of all, clear the confusion about whether the fast is on 28th October or 29th. According to the Panchang, the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month will be on 29 October 2026, Thursday. Chaturthi Tithi will start on October 29 at 1:06 am and end at 10:09 pm.
If we talk about the auspicious time:
Puja time: 5:38 pm to 6:56 pm (about 1 hour 18 minutes).
Fasting time: 6:31 am to 8:17 pm.
Moonrise time (for Delhi): Around 8:17 pm. To know the exact time of your city, do check the local almanack, because the time of moonrise is slightly different in every city.
What to keep in puja thali? (checklist)
Not many things are needed in the worship of Karva Chauth; only those things which are necessary should be there. On one side, decorate a plate for the worship of Karva Mata and on the other side, keep ready a plate for offering Arghya to the moon.
Materials required for puja:
Earthen vessel (in which water is filled) and its lid
Picture or idol of Shiva-Parvati and Ganesh ji
Roli, Kumkum, Haldi, Akshat (whole rice)
Incense, incense sticks, camphor and ghee lamp
fresh flowers and flower garlands
Sweets and fruits (for Prasad)
pot filled with Gangajal or clean water
Red Chunari (to offer to Mother Goddess)
Karva Chauth story book
To see the moon and break the fast:
Strainer: This is most important. This is how the moon is seen.
Pot filled with water: To offer water to the moon.
Small lamp: To be placed inside the strainer.
Sweets: To be eaten from the husband’s hand after offering to the moon.
Glass of water: To break the fast.
3 important tips for women fasting for the first time
Must do Sargi: Eat something before sunrise. If your mother-in-law is giving sargi, then accept it with respect. If not, then take fruits, milk and dry fruits so that energy remains throughout the day.
Don’t forget to listen to the story: During the puja, definitely listen to or read the story of Karva Chauth. It is believed that the fast is considered incomplete without the story.
Wait for the moon: Do not break the fast in a hurry. Have darshan through a sieve only after the moon rises, and then break the fast by drinking water from the husband’s hand.
A little advice: Collect all the puja items a day in advance. With this, there will be no rush on the day of Karva Chauth, and you will be able to worship with a full heart. Happy first Karva Chauth!