India, Oct. 29 -- Karwa Chauth 2026 will be observed on Thursday, October 29, with married Hindu women traditionally observing a day-long fast and praying for the longevity, safety and prosperity of their husbands. The festival is marked by morning rituals, an evening puja and prayers to the moon before the fast is broken.

For West Bengal, devotees should check the timings applicable to their specific city, as moonrise and other observance timings can vary by location. According to the Drik Panchang schedule supplied for Kolkata, the moon is expected to rise at 7:47 PM, while the puja muhurat is from 5:01 PM to 6:17 PM.

Devotees in other parts of the state should check the local panchang for their city before planning the evening ritual...