Major festival
Karva Chauth
करवा चौथ
Karva Chauth is a day-long waterless fast kept by married women for their husbands' long life, broken only after sighting the moon — so its date is moonrise-dependent and varies by city.
Also known as: Karwa Chauth · Karaka Chaturthi.
Presiding deity: Parvati / Chandra.
Karva Chauth dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karva Chauth 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | Thursday | All cities → |
| Karva Chauth 2027 | 18 Oct 2027 | Monday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Karva Chauth?
Karva Chauth is a day-long waterless fast kept by married women for their husbands' long life, broken only after sighting the moon — so its date is moonrise-dependent and varies by city.
What are the other names for Karva Chauth?
Karwa Chauth, Karaka Chaturthi.
When is Karva Chauth 2026?
Thursday, 29 October 2026 (India).
When is Karva Chauth 2027?
Monday, 18 October 2027 (India).
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