Karwa Chauth 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Moonrise Time and Significance

Karwa Chauth 2026 will be observed on October 29, with married women observing a day-long fast for the long life and good health of their husbands. Know the correct date, puja muhurat, moonrise time, religious significance and important rituals of this auspicious festival.

Karwa Chauth is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, especially for married women. The festival is observed with great devotion and is dedicated to praying for the long life, good health and well-being of their husbands. On this day, women observe a strict nirjala vrat, which means abstaining from both food and water throughout the day. They worship Karwa Mata, listen to the traditional vrat katha and break their fast after sighting the moon in the evening.

Karwa Chauth also symbolises love, trust and commitment between married couples. The festival is celebrated every year on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik.

Karwa Chauth 2026: Date and Timings

In 2026, Karwa Chauth will be observed on October 29, 2026.

Here are the important dates and timings for the festival:

• Karwa Chauth Date: October 29, 2026
• Chaturthi Tithi Begins: October 29 at 4:28 AM
• Chaturthi Tithi Ends: October 30 at 2:11 AM
• Puja Timings: 6:24 AM to 5:35 PM
• Moonrise Time: 7:47 PM

Significance of Karwa Chauth 2026

In Hindu tradition, Karwa Chauth represents the love, faith and mutual understanding shared by married couples. Women observe the fast with the belief that their prayers will bring their husbands longevity, good health and prosperity. They also pray for happiness, peace and harmony in their married lives.

This year, certain astrological combinations, including Parigh Yoga and Rohini Nakshatra, are associated with the occasion. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Karwa Mata during these auspicious periods is considered beneficial and is believed to bring good fortune and marital happiness.

Important Things to Keep in Mind During the Fast

Women observing the Karwa Chauth fast should follow certain traditional practices and maintain devotion throughout the day.

• Take a vow to observe the fast after completing the puja rituals.
• Avoid arguments, disputes and unnecessary conflicts during the day.
• Maintain positive thoughts and avoid thinking negatively about others.
• According to traditional beliefs, avoid wearing black-coloured clothes on this auspicious occasion.
• Keep the home and place of worship clean.
• Break the fast after sighting the moon and completing the prescribed rituals.

Karwa Chauth Puja and Donations

On Karwa Chauth, women worship Karwa Mata and listen to the traditional Karwa Chauth vrat katha as part of the religious rituals. The puja is performed with devotion, seeking blessings for the long life of their husbands and the well-being of their families.

According to religious beliefs, donating items such as perfume, saffron, sindoor and a red chunari after the puja is considered auspicious. These offerings are associated with marital prosperity, good fortune and peace in family life. It is believed that such acts of charity can bring happiness and strengthen the blessings of marital life.

Karwa Chauth is more than a religious fast; it is a celebration of love, devotion and trust between husband and wife. In 2026, the festival will be observed on October 29, with women performing puja and waiting for the moon to rise before breaking their fast. Observing the rituals with faith, patience and devotion is traditionally believed to bring marital happiness, prosperity and peace to the family.

Jyotishacharya Sanjeet Kumar Mishra
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