Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on October 11. Married women across North India observe a strict nirjala (waterless) fast from sunrise to moonrise for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands. The fast is broken after sighting the moon through a sieve and then looking at the husband's face.
Fasting / Vrat
Karwa Chauth
करवा चौथ
Wednesday, September 30, 2026Kartika Masa
Significance
Rooted in the legend of Queen Veervati and celebrated widely in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and UP, Karwa Chauth symbolizes marital devotion, love, and the strength of the wife's prayer for her husband's life.
Rituals & Traditions
- Observing nirjala fast from sargi (pre-dawn meal) to moonrise
- Applying elaborate mehendi designs on hands
- Dressing in bridal attire with full solah shringar
- Listening to Karwa Chauth vrat katha with other women
- Breaking fast after sighting the moon through a sieve
Panchang Details
Tithi
Krishna Chaturthi
Masa
Kartika
Paksha
Krishna
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