🌙 Karva Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time — Chennai
Thursday, 29 October 2026 · Tamil Nadu · Fast ends at moonrise below.
Sunrise (sargi ends)
6:02 am
Puja muhurat (approx)
5:34 pm – 6:39 pm (approx)
Moonrise — fast ends
8:28 pm
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The Karva Chauth nirjala fast in Chennai runs from sunrise (6:02 am IST) until moonrise (8:28 pm IST) — about 14h 26m without food or water. Women break the fast after sighting the moon through a sieve and offering arghya.
Plan for the day in Chennai
| Time (IST) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before 6:02 am | Eat sargi; fast begins |
| Daytime | Nirjala fast — no food or water |
| 5:34 pm – 6:39 pm (approx) | Evening puja — Karva Mata, Gauri, Ganesh ji |
| 8:28 pm | Moon sighted — arghya, then break fast |
Moonrise in cities near Chennai
Bengaluru
8:40 pm
ISTVijayawada
8:19 pm
ISTMysuru
8:45 pm
ISTMadurai
8:45 pm
ISTCoimbatore
8:47 pm
ISTHyderabad
8:25 pm
ISTFrequently asked questions — Chennai
What is the moonrise time on Karva Chauth 2026 in Chennai?
In Chennai, the moon rises at approximately 8:28 pm IST on Karva Chauth, Thursday, 29 October 2026. The fast is broken after sighting the moon.
What time does the Karva Chauth fast start and end in Chennai?
In Chennai the nirjala fast begins with sargi before sunrise (6:02 am IST) and ends at moonrise (8:28 pm IST) — about 14h 26m without food or water.
When is the Karva Chauth puja muhurat in Chennai?
The evening puja muhurat in Chennai is approximately 5:34 pm – 6:39 pm IST, roughly the window after sunset and before moonrise. Confirm with your local panchang.
Times are computed for the centre of Chennai. Your exact location, buildings and the horizon can shift the moment you actually see the moon by a few minutes. Step out early and confirm with your family panchang.