India, Oct. 25 -- Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29. The festival is observed with prayers, fasting, and family traditions, with the evening moonrise marking the time when the fast is traditionally broken. Checking local timings in advance can help families plan the day's rituals.

The Indian Institute of Vedic Science (IIVS) has shared a guide to the puja muhurat, city-wise moonrise times, and the dos and don'ts of the festival. The guidance comes from Gurudev Vikrant Jain, chairman and founder of IIVS.

The Chaturthi tithi, or the fourth day of the lunar fortnight, begins at around 1:06 AM and ends at 10:09 PM on October 29. In New Delhi, sunrise is around 6:31 AM, and the evening puja muhurat is from approximately 5:38 PM...