Quick Information
2026 Date
29 October 2026
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Shiva/Parvati
About Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth (करवा चौथ) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Wife's fast for husband's longevity.
This festival is associated with Shiva/Parvati and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 1 day.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Comptroller and Auditor General holiday calendar.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Karwa Chauth include:
Fasting
Moon sighting
Puja
How to Celebrate
- Fasting: A listed tradition for Karwa Chauth.
- Moon sighting: A listed tradition for Karwa Chauth.
- Puja: A listed tradition for Karwa Chauth.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Karwa Chauth traditions in:
North India
Rajasthan
Punjab
Haryana
Practices can vary by region and community.