करक चतुर्थी — महत्त्वम्
Karwa Chauth is a fasting day observed by married women in North India for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. Women fast from sunrise to moonrise without food or water.
करक चतुर्थी — महत्त्वम्
According to legend, Queen Veeravati broke her fast before moonrise and lost her husband. She was advised to observe the fast again with full devotion. The tale of Savitri-Satyavan also underscores the power of a wife's devotion. Women break the fast after sighting the moon and receiving water from their husband.
करक चतुर्थी — पूजाविधिः
- Before sunrise, eat the sargi (meal from mother-in-law) with fruits, dry fruits, and seviyan.
- Apply mehndi in the morning; wear traditional clothes and jewellery.
- Observe nirjala fast (no food or water) throughout the day.
- In the evening, gather with other women and perform the Karwa Chauth puja; listen to the katha.
- After moonrise, sight the moon through a sieve, then look at the husband; receive water from him to break the fast.
करक चतुर्थी — मन्त्राः
ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः
oṃ candramase namaḥ
Salutations to Chandra
करक चतुर्थी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Sargi: fruits, dry fruits, seviyan
- ●After moon: full meal
- ●Sweets and thali
करक चतुर्थी — अन्यनामानि
North India (Punjab, UP, Rajasthan)(करवा चौथ)
Major festival, sargi and moon sighting
Other regions(करवा चौथ)
Observed by some communities
करक चतुर्थी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Observe fast with devotion
- ✓Wear traditional clothes and mehndi
- ✓Perform puja with other women
- ✓Break fast only after moon sighting
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not consume food or water during fast
- ✗Avoid breaking fast before moon
- ✗Do not argue or stress
करक चतुर्थी — FAQ
- करक चतुर्थी किम् अस्ति?
- Karwa Chauth is a fasting day observed by married women in North India for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- करक चतुर्थी 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे करक चतुर्थी Thursday, October 29, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- करक चतुर्थी पूजाविधिः का?
- Before sunrise, eat the sargi (meal from mother-in-law) with fruits, dry fruits, and seviyan.; Apply mehndi in the morning; wear traditional clothes and jewellery.; Observe nirjala fast (no food or water) throughout the day.; In the evening, gather with other women and perform the Karwa Chauth puja; listen to the katha.
- करक चतुर्थी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Sargi: fruits, dry fruits, seviyan, After moon: full meal, Sweets and thali
- करक चतुर्थी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Observe fast with devotion; Wear traditional clothes and mehndi; Perform puja with other women
- करक चतुर्थी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not consume food or water during fast; Avoid breaking fast before moon; Do not argue or stress
- करक चतुर्थी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- करक चतुर्थी Chandra देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming करक चतुर्थी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
करक चतुर्थी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Thursday | 08:12 pm | — |
| Oct 19, 2027 | Tuesday | 08:24 pm | — |