Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29 — the Kartik Krishna Chaturthi when married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life of their husbands, breaking the fast only after sighting the moon through a sieve. Moonrise is typically a little after 8 pm but varies by city — check your local panchang.
The Vrat, Step by Step
- Sargi (pre-dawn): the meal sent by the mother-in-law — fruits, sweets, sevaiyan — eaten before sunrise
- Day: nirjala fast (without water) in the strictest tradition; many keep it with water by health
- Evening: women gather for the Karwa Chauth katha, with the karwa (earthen pot), sieve and decorated thali
- Moonrise: the moon is viewed through the sieve, then the husband — arghya is offered, and he breaks her fast with water and the first bite
The Katha
The story of Queen Veervati — misled by a false moon and restored by devotion — anchors the evening, reminding listeners that the vrat's power lies in its completion at the true moonrise.
Gifting on Karwa Chauth
The day is as much about the bond as the fast. Classic gifts carry the Moon's softness: Moti (pearl) and rose quartz, the stone of love. Browse the Pearl collection, the Love & Harmony collection, or pair gifts by her rashi from Zodiac Bracelets — certified and energised before dispatch.
FAQ
What is the Karwa Chauth 2026 date? Thursday, October 29, 2026.
What time does the moon rise? Around or after 8 pm in most North Indian cities in late October — confirm your city's moonrise on the panchang.
Can unmarried women keep the vrat? In many families, yes — engaged or unmarried women keep it for their future partner; follow your family tradition.
Dates follow the Purnimanta calendar and published panchang data; moonrise timing varies by city — confirm locally.
