Karwa Chauth 2026 Moon Sighting Live: When will moon rise in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kanpur

Women generally wait for the moon to become visible before performing the evening rituals during Karwa ChauthThey offer arghya, or water, to the moon and pray for their husbands’ health, longevity and prosperity

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Karwa Chauth 2026 Moon Sighting Live: When will moon rise in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kanpur and other cities?

New Delhi: The auspicious day Karwa Chauth 2026 will be observed on Thursday, October 29Today, married Hindu women across India will observe a day-long fast and pray for their husbands’ long life, good health and well-beingFrom the early-morning start of the fast to the evening puja and the much-awaited moon sighting, knowing the correct timings can help women plan their rituals and celebrationsAs per Drik Panchang, the Karwa Chauth puja muhurat will be from 5:43 PM to 6:57 PM, while the expected moonrise is at 8:44 PM in Chennai.

The fasting period is listed as running from 6:02 AM to 8:44 PMHowever, moonrise and auspicious puja timings can vary by city, so women should check the timings for their location before beginning the ritualsKarwa Chauth falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, the fourth day of the waning lunar phaseThe festival is widely observed in North India and is also known as Karak Chaturthi.

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