According to Drik Panchang, the Moon is expected to rise at 8:17 PM in New Delhi, 9 PM in Mumbai, 8:55 PM in Bengaluru and 7:47 PM in KolkataDevotees in other cities, including Jaipur, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad, will have different moonrise timings.
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Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time
New Delhi: Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on October 29, according to the Vedic PanchangOn this day, married women observe a fast, worship Karwa Mata, and break their fast by offering arghya to the Moon after moonriseThe festival is considered an occasion to pray for marital bliss, longevity, devotion, and everlasting love.
In Hinduism, special attention is paid to Bhadra during auspicious ceremonies and religious rituals, as performing such activities during the Bhadra period is traditionally considered inauspiciousThis year, Karwa Chauth will coincide with the Bhadra period, raising concerns among married womenTherefore, it is important to know the timings of Bhadra on Karwa Chauth and where it will reside during this period.
Karwa Chauth: Here are some of the key details
- According to the Panchang, Bhadra Kaal will prevail for approximately 21 minutes, from 6:25 AM to 6:46 AM, on October 29, 2026, the day of Karwa Chauth.
- As per traditional beliefs, Bhadra will reside in Swarg Lok (heaven) during this period, so it is not considered highly inauspicious.
- It is advisable to avoid wearing new bridal items or beginning any new auspicious activity during this period.
- Bhadra Kaal will end at 6:46 AM, so it will not affect the day’s fast or the evening puja.
- Women can proceed with their preparations and complete the rituals without any worries.
- Brahma Muhurat (Sargi Time): From 4:58 AM to 5:46 AM(Karwa Chauth 2026 Sargi Time)
- Auspicious time for the evening puja: From 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM, with a total duration of approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes.
- According to another Panchang, the auspicious puja muhurat is also considered to be from 5:46 PM to 7:04 PM.
- Moonrise: Approximately 8:17 PMThe exact moonrise time may vary slightly depending on the location.
This year, Karwa Chauth puja muhurat falls between 05:38 p.mto 06:56 p.mThe timings for upvasa or fast is from 06:31 a.mto 08:17 p.mStill moon sightings can vary across Indian cities, affecting when devotees break their fast.
Check City-Wise Timings
- Kanpur: 8:05 p.m.
- Mumbai: 9:00 p.m.
- Delhi: 8:21 p.m.
- Amritsar: 8:24 p.m.
- Chandigarh: 8:18 p.m.
- Gurugram: 8:22 p.m.
- Bengaluru: 8:52 p.m.
- Surat: 8:56 p.m.
- Ahmedabad: 8:53 p.m.
- Vadodara: 8:52 p.m.
- Jaipur: 8:31 p.m.
- Ludhiana: 8:21 p.m.
- Bhopal: 8:33 p.m.
- Varanasi: 8:05 p.m.
- Dehradun: 8:14 p.m.
Karwa Chauth Significance:
Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi, a fasting day dedicated to Lord GaneshaOn this occasion, married women observe a day-long fast and pray to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya for the health, longevity and well-being of their husbands.
