Karwa Chauth 2026: This year, the Karwa Chauth fast will be observed on October 29. Karwa Chauth holds special significance for married women, who observe a *nirjala* (waterless) fast, praying for the long life and good health of their husbands. Married women eagerly await this festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur.

The fast begins in the morning after consuming sargi (a pre-dawn meal), and in the evening, after performing puja (worship) and offering arghya (libation) to the moon, women break their fast. Let us explore the details regarding whether Bhadra (an inauspicious period in Vedic astrology) will coincide with Karwa Chauth this year and identify the auspicious timings for the *puja*.

Karwa Chauth is celebrated on October 29.

According to the Hindu calendar, the Karwa Chauth fast is observed on the *Chaturthi* (fourth day) of the *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase of the moon) in the month of *Kartik*. In 2026, this fast will be observed on Thursday, October 29. On this day, women fast from sunrise until moonrise. According to religious beliefs, this fast is observed to seek blessings for a husband’s long life, happiness, and prosperity.

Will Bhadra affect Karwa Chauth 2026?

This year, Bhadra will not interfere with the puja rituals on Karwa Chauth. According to astrological calculations, *Bhadra* will begin at 5:31 AM on October 28 and conclude at 4:27 AM on October 29. This means that *Bhadra* will end well before sunrise on the day of Karwa Chauth. It is advisable to consult the local panchang (almanack) for your specific city to determine the precise *puja* timings.

What is the auspicious time (muhurta) for the Karwa Chauth puja?

The Karwa Chauth *puja* is performed in the evening. During this time, women worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and Karwa Mata. According to the Delhi panchang (almanack), the auspicious time for worship (puja) will be from 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM.

How to perform the Karwa Chauth puja?
On the day of Karwa Chauth, after bathing in the morning, women take a *sankalp* (vow) to observe the fast. During the *puja*, prayers are offered to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and Karwa Mata. Women listen to the Karwa Chauth *katha* (legend/story) and pray for their husbands’ long life and well-being.

At night, upon sighting the moon, an arghya (offering of water) is made. Following this, there is a tradition of viewing the moon and the husband’s face through a sieve. The fast is then broken by drinking water offered by the husband.

At what time will the moon rise on Karwa Chauth?

On the evening of Karwa Chauth, after performing the puja and offering arghya to the moon, women break their fast. Throughout the day, women wait for the moon to rise. The time of moonrise varies by city.

The estimated moonrise times in major cities are as follows:

– Delhi: 8:17 PM
– Noida: Around 8:17 PM
– Chandigarh: 8:12 PM
– Lucknow: 8:06 PM
– Jaipur: 8:28 PM
– Patna: 7:52 PM
– Kolkata: 7:47 PM
– Mumbai: 9:00 PM