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Like every year, this time also there is doubt in the minds of the devotees about the date regarding the fast of Karwa Chauth (Karwa Chauth 2026), which is counted among the biggest and important festivals for married women in Sanatan culture. Due to the date of 28th October at some places and 29th October at some places appearing on social media and various platforms, women are confused as to which day the fast should be observed. According to the calculations of Panchang and Hindu calendar, the situation is completely clear on which day the Nirjala fast of Karva Chauth will be valid in India this year. Let us know what astrological mathematics says about the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, the exact time of Panchang and the time of moonrise.
#1 Panchang calculation: Know on which day Karva Chauth will be kept between 28th or 29th October?
According to the Vedic calendar, the time of beginning and end of Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month decides the exact date of the fast. This year Chaturthi Tithi is starting on 29th October 2026 in the early hours i.e. around 01:06 am and will end on the same day i.e. 29th October at 10:09 pm. Since Udaya Tithi and Sandhya Vyapini Tithi have special significance in Hindu fasts, this holy fast of Karva Chauth is observed across the country. Thursday, October 29, 2026 Only will be kept. Those who are confused about the date of October 28, let us tell them that that date may be due to the difference in American or Western time zones, but according to Indian time and religious beliefs, the official fast is valid only on October 29.
#1 Karva Chauth 2026: Auspicious time of evening puja and time of day long fasting
On the day of Karva Chauth, married women keep fast without consuming water for the whole day and worship Mata Karva and Moon with proper rituals. According to the Panchang, the fasting time of October 29 will start from sunrise in the morning till offering Arghya to the Moon at night:
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Fast start (sunrise time): around 06:31 am
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Auspicious time for evening puja: From 05:38 PM to 06:56 PM (Total Duration: 1 Hour 18 Minutes)
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Specialty of Pooja: During this period, women can sit collectively and listen to the story of Karva Chauth, worship Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya.
#1 Estimated time of moonrise in major cities
During the fast of Karva Chauth, the fast is broken only after seeing the moon and seeing it through a sieve. The estimated time of moon rise in various major cities on 29 October 2026 will be as follows:
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New Delhi: 08:17 pm
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Lucknow: 08:06 pm
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Kolkata: 07:47 pm
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Mumbai: 09:00 pm
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Bengaluru: 08:55 pm
#1 Sargi time and necessary preparations for the brides
On the day of Karva Chauth, ‘Sargi’ given by the mother-in-law has special significance for the fasting women, which is eaten before sunrise i.e. in Brahma Muhurta. On the morning of 29th October, before sunrise, a resolution for the fast will be taken by taking Sargi. On this day, women do Solah Shringar, wear red or yellow colored clothes and pray for unbroken good fortune. Therefore, leaving aside all confusions, observe the fast of Karva Chauth with full devotion and rules on 29 October 2026.