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We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Karva Chauth is observed by married women in North India who keep a day-long nirjala (without water) fast for their husband's long life. The fast begins before sunrise after eating sargi prepared by the mother-in-law, and ends only after the moon is sighted in the evening and viewed through a sieve, followed by viewing the husband's face. The ritual has become widely associated with Hindi cinema's romantic imagery.
Observed by: Hindus, primarily North Indian married women
Karva Chauth is next observed on 29 October 2026. The festival follows chaturthi of krishna paksha, kartika.
Karva Chauth is observed by married women in North India who keep a day-long nirjala (without water) fast for their husband's long life. The fast begins before sunrise after eating sargi prepared by the mother-in-law, and ends only after the moon is sighted in the evening and viewed through a sieve, followed by viewing the husband's face. The ritual has beco
Sargi meal before sunrise (prepared by mother-in-law); Nirjala fast — no food or water through the day; Evening puja with the karva (clay pot) and katha; Moonrise viewing through a sieve; Husband offers first sip of water and bite of food.
Karva Chauth is observed by Hindus, primarily North Indian married women.