Karwa Chauth is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals celebrated by married women in north India. Husband's will be prayed, fasting and traditional rituals for the well-being, prosperity and long life of husbands are all part of the festival. Karwa Chauth 2026 will take place on Thursday, October 29.
The festival is also an occasion for couples and families to celebrate love, trust and togetherness. From the early-morning sargi meal to the evening moon-worship ritual, every tradition has a special place in the celebration.
Karwa Chauth 2026 Date and Puja Muhurat
Karwa Chauth is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, the fourth day of the waning lunar phase during the Hindu calendar month of Kartik.
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According to Drik Panchang, the main details for New Delhi are:
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Puja Muhurat: 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM
- Fasting period: Approximately 6:31 AM to 8:17 PM
- Expected moonrise: Around 8:17 PM
- Chaturthi Tithi: Begins at approximately 1:06 AM and ends at 10:09 PM on October 29.
These timings are specific to New Delhi. Moonrise and some ritual timings may differ in other cities, so check the local Panchang before observing the fast.
What brought Karwa Chauth to a close?
When married Hindu women observe Karwa Chauth, they pray for their husband’s long life, happiness and health. In Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh the festival is particularly celebrated.
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The occasion is associated with devotion, patience and marriage. Many families also use the festival as an opportunity to come together, exchange gifts and celebrate their relationships.
Fasting is a fundamental practice that families have but the customs vary from place to place. Some couples also go together to celebrate the occasion.
Sargi: The First Ritual of Karwa Chauth.
Sargi is a common breakfast to eat before the fast and has fruits or dry fruits, sweets or other food as part of it.
Women typically wake up early, eat sargi before sunrise and start their fast according to their family traditions. Preparation of the meal and puja items in advance can make the day easier to manage.
Karwa Chauth Puja Rituals
The evening puja is an important part of the festival. Women dress in traditional clothes and decorate their hands with mehendi and prepare a puja thali with things like diya, sweets, karwa pot and a sieve.
They worship Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha and listen to the traditional Karwa Chauth vrat katha. Prayers are offered for marital happiness and family well-being.
The earthen karwa pot is used in the traditional water-offering ritual. The exact sequence of worship may vary according to regional and family customs.
Moonrise Ritual and Breaking the Fast
Moonrise is the most awaited moment of Karwa Chauth. When the moon is sighted, women typically give arghya, or water, and look at the moon through a sieve. In many families, they look at their husbands through the same sieve.
The husband might offer his wife water and food to break the fast. This ritual is love, caring and togetherness.
Significance of Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is dedication, loyalty, and the emotional bond for married couples. Many families wear traditional clothing, family rituals, prayers and communal meals.
Women who are pregnant, have health issues, have health problems or take regular medication should seek medical advice before attempting a strict fast. Religious observances need to be modified if necessary to protect health and religious custom should be modified when required for religious observances.
Karwa Chauth is always about love, faith and companionship and the traditions are still very much alive in our culture today.
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