Karwa Chauth 2026: Moonrise Times Vary Across Indian Cities

Karwa Chauth, the Hindu festival of fasting and prayer for the well-being of husbands, is celebrated annually. This year, the festival falls on October 29th, 2026. To ensure devotees can offer prayers to the moon at the appropriate time, science communicator Sarika Gharau has provided specific moonrise times for different cities across India. She highlights a notable difference in moonrise times between eastern and western metropolitan areas, with a gap of 1 hour and 14 minutes.