Karwa Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time Live: Check City-Wise Timings for Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, Bengaluru & Other Cities

If you are celebrating Karwa Chauth alone, you can still perform the Puja Vidhi. Women can use a photo or a small idol of Goddess Parvati to perform the puja. Place it at your puja temple in the house and do the rituals.

In Varanasi, the moon sighting time is likely to be 8:02 PM. Whereas in Ranchi, the moon is expected to be visible by 7:58 PM tonight.

There is a cultural significance behind celebrating Karwa Chauth. It is said that Goddess Parvati fasted in order to win Lord Shiva as her husband. Therefore, married women keep fast so that their husband lead a long life and they could have a healthy marriage. It is believed that celebrating Karwa Chauth also brings good fortune and prosperity to the family. Apart from husbands, women also worship Shiva, Parvati, Lord Ganesh and Karwa Mata.

There is a rain alert in several parts of Delhi-NCR due to the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab. According to the IMD forecast, the sky will remain cloudy, with rain and thunderstorms forecast at several places. This might delay moon sightings. Hence, those observing Karwa Chauth might have to wait a little longer to break their fast.

- Gaudhuli Muhurat: 05:38 PM to 06:04 PM

- Sayan Sandhya: 05:38 PM to 06:56 PM

- Nishita Muhurat: 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM (October 30)

The Katha reading muhurat will begin at 5:38 PM and will last till 6:56 PM. Those observing the fast will have to perform the rituals within this time.

In Gurugram, the moon will be visible at approximately 8:18 PM. In Prayagraj and Lucknow, expect moon sightings by 8:06 PM and in Kanpur at 8:05 PM.

Thinking what to gift your wife this Karwa Chauth? Here are a few gift ideas:

- Reserve a table at her favourite restaurant.
- Write a handwritten letter to appreciate her.
- A personalized coffee mug or photo frame.
- Beauty hampers
- Makeup kit from her favourite brand (most recommended)

Chandigarh, moonrise is expected at 8:12 PM, while Jammu is likely to see the Moon at 8:14 PM. In Ahmedabad, moon is visible at around 8:52 PM and in Pune it is 8:58 PM.

Married women can break their fast only after seeing the moon and giving Arghya in the evening. The moon sighting time may vary at various locations

Married women can expect the moonrise in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Jaipur at around 8:55 PM, 7:47 PM and 8:22–8:28 PM, respectively.

According to Drik Panchang, the Karwa Chauth moonrise time in Delhi is 8:17 PM IST and in Noida, the moon is visible at approximately 8:16 PM IST today.