Karwa Chauth Moonrise Time 2026: 29 October City-Wise Timings

Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October. Looking for your city's chand nikalne ka samay? The festival-specific moonrise reference is 8:17 PM in New Delhi, 9:00 PM in Mumbai and 8:55 PM in Bengaluru. Find 15 Indian cities below, followed by the evening puja window and a simple plan for Chandra darshan.

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Karwa Chauth Moonrise Time 2026: City-Wise Table

Every entry refers to the evening of 29 October 2026 in India, with no next-day rollover. Select the city where you will actually observe the vrat. These are festival-page reference times, checked on 28 October; local Panchang timings may vary.

Sources: Drik Panchang's Karwa Chauth festival calendar, with city-specific pages checked where accessible; all 15 entries cross-checked against AstroAnktara's India timing table. HinduTone's city table provides an additional check for 13 of these cities.

Delhi-NCR: Use Your Own Locality

The Delhi entry is specifically for New Delhi. Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad are separate locations; do not assume a Delhi figure is exact for every NCR address. If your city is absent, select it in a reliable Panchang with the date set to 29 October 2026. India uses one time zone, but geography still changes moonrise.

Moonrise, Puja Muhurat and Chaturthi Are Different

For New Delhi, IST, Drik Panchang lists the evening puja window as 5:38 PM–6:56 PM. Chaturthi begins at 1:06 AM on 29 October and ends at 10:09 PM on 29 October 2026. Both tithi boundaries fall on the same Indian civil date. The evening puja therefore takes place before the Moon reference in the table.

A puja muhurat is a worship window; moonrise is the calendar's lunar-rise reference; Chandra darshan is seeing the Moon from your location. These three should not be used interchangeably. For the earlier part of the day, our Karwa Chauth Sargi timing and thali guide explains the pre-dawn preparation.

Why Do Some Calendars Show a Different Time?

Even one provider can display different figures on different pages. For example, Drik Panchang's general New Delhi astronomy page shows an 8:12 PM reference, while its Karwa Chauth festival page lists 8:17 PM. This article consistently uses the festival-specific figures above. Calculation conventions and selected coordinates can differ; consult the Panchang followed by your family rather than treating an internet countdown as a sighting guarantee.

What If the Moon Is Hidden by Clouds or Buildings?

A listed minute cannot promise a clear view. Haze, cloud cover, trees and neighbouring towers may hide a Moon that has already risen. Choose a safe viewing place beforehand, keep away from terrace edges, and leave room for the family to gather without crowding. A clear photograph from another city does not establish visibility at your own address.

If clouds persist, follow the contingency accepted by your family or local priest. Practices differ about symbolic darshan and concluding the vrat without a visible Moon; no single substitute should be presented as compulsory for everyone. Do not put yourself at risk to obtain a view.

A Calm Chandra Darshan and Arghya Sequence

Karwa Chauth is observed with prayers for a spouse's wellbeing and the strength of family bonds. Many households worship Gauri-Parvati, Shiva and Ganesha, listen to a vrat katha, and conclude with an offering to Chandra. Kartik Krishna Chaturthi in the Purnimanta calendar is called Ashwin Krishna Chaturthi in the Amanta calendar; these names describe the same observance here.

1. Complete the evening worship. Arrange your family altar, offer flowers and the customary tilak, and listen to the katha before settling down for moon viewing.
2. Keep the thali ready. Place the karwa or water vessel, sieve if customary, sweets and the items your family uses together. Keep the diya attended and on a stable surface.
3. Check your city's reference. Allow time for actual visibility rather than rushing to finish at the first listed minute.
4. Offer arghya with devotion. After the Moon is seen, offer water respectfully in a suitable place and say the prayer taught in your household. Sieve customs and the order of family gestures vary.
5. Conclude according to your sankalp. Follow your household's parana practice with gratitude, then share the prepared meal. Kindness and mutual care belong at the heart of the evening.

For the fuller ritual sequence and family variations, read our complete Karwa Chauth vrat vidhi and Moon ritual guide.

Keep These Samagri Together

A karwa or clean water vessel, small thali, flowers, customary sweets, sieve where used, diya, roli and akshat are useful preparations. Roli or kumkum serves the customary tilak, while akshat rice for puja can be kept in a separate small bowl for offerings. Follow family practice; purchasing a new vessel or kit is not a requirement for devotion.

Fasting Traditions

The traditional nirjala observance is a sunrise-to-Moon-sighting fast without food or water. Households also follow adapted observances. This timing guide does not prescribe one fasting form for every person, and a city table is not a reason to ignore individual needs. Agree on your observance and any adaptations beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Karwa Chauth moonrise time in Delhi in 2026?
The New Delhi festival-page reference is 8:17 PM IST on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The puja window is earlier, at 5:38 PM–6:56 PM IST. Visibility at your address can be later.

When will the Moon rise in Mumbai and Pune?
The festival references are 9:00 PM IST in Mumbai and 8:58 PM IST in Pune, both on 29 October 2026. Use your own city rather than borrowing Delhi's time.

What are the Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai timings?
For 29 October 2026, the listed references are 8:55 PM IST in Bengaluru, 8:41 PM IST in Hyderabad and 8:44 PM IST in Chennai.

Can I break the fast at the exact minute in the table?
Traditional practice connects the conclusion to Moon sighting and arghya. A calendar minute alone does not confirm darshan. Follow the observance and any cloudy-sky alternative accepted by your family.

Can relatives abroad use these Indian timings?
No. This table is for Indian cities in IST. Relatives abroad need a Panchang selected for their actual city, local date and time zone; converting a Delhi clock time is insufficient.

Prepare Once, Spend the Evening in Prayer

Save your city's row, arrange the thali before the evening puja and keep the katha within reach. May this Karwa Chauth bring a gentle evening of gratitude, companionship and sincere prayer.