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Karwa Chauth 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat And Moonrise Timings Revealed
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News18•18-10-2026, 13:00
Karwa Chauth 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat And Moonrise Timings Revealed
- •Karwa Chauth 2026 will be observed on Thursday, October 29, 2026, according to the Vedic calendar.
- •Married women will keep a rigorous 13-hour and 46-minute nirjala fast starting at sunrise at 06:31 AM until moonrise at 08:17 PM.
- •The auspicious evening puja muhurat for worshiping Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva will last from 05:38 PM to 06:56 PM.
- •Fasting women will offer arghya to the moon upon its expected sighting at 08:17 PM to successfully conclude their fast.
- •The festival coincides with Kartik Sankashti Chaturthi, adding extra auspiciousness for devotees offering prayers to Lord Ganesha.
Key Questions Answered
Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on Thursday, October 29, 2026, based on the Udayatithi and the auspicious moonrise occurring on that day.
In 2026, married women will observe a rigorous 13-hour and 46-minute nirjala fast, starting from sunrise around 06:31 AM until moonrise at 08:17 PM.
The auspicious evening puja muhurat on October 29, 2026, will last for 1 hour and 17 minutes, beginning at 05:38 PM and concluding at 06:56 PM.
