India, Oct. 28 -- Karwa Chauth is one of the most revered Hindu festivals where faith, family practices, and emotions tied in marriage come together. In 2026, the Karwa Chauth festival will take place on Thursday, October 29, all throughout India. This festival is celebrated mainly in North India and falls on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik.

Traditionally, this festival revolves around the celebration by married women who fast all day long and pray for the longevity of their husbands and success in life. However, the broader cultural value of this festival includes family get-togethers, practices and the preservation of family legends through generations.

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