Karwa Chauth 2026 will be observed on Friday, October 30, with married Hindu women observing a traditional fast and praying for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival holds cultural and religious significance, celebrating love, commitment and togetherness in marriage.

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According to the Hindu calendar, Karwa Chauth falls on the Chaturthi tithi of Krishna Paksha during the Kartika month. The puja muhurat in Ujjain is scheduled from 5:46 PM to 7:03 PM, while the moonrise is expected at 9:39 PM. These timings are location-specific and may vary across India.

The Chaturthi tithi begins at 1:07 AM on October 29 and ends at 10:10 PM on October 30. The sun is expected to rise at 6:34 AM and set at 5:46 PM in Ujjain.

The observance traditionally begins with sargi, a pre-dawn meal often prepared by the mother-in-law. Women then observe a fast, traditionally without food or water, until the moon appears. Families may also gather to apply mehndi, wear festive clothes and participate in evening prayers.

During the puja, devotees worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha, using a decorated karva, a diya and traditional offerings. Stories associated with Queen Veervati and Goddess Parvati are also shared as part of the festival's religious traditions.

After moonrise, women traditionally view the moon through a sieve, offer water and look towards their husbands before breaking the fast. In many families, husbands offer their wives water and food, symbolising care and companionship.

Karwa Chauth continues to be observed as a celebration of faith, family traditions and marital bonds, bringing communities together through shared customs and prayers.