🌙 Karva Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time — Madurai
Thursday, 29 October 2026 · Tamil Nadu · Fast ends at moonrise below.
Sunrise (sargi ends)
6:08 am
Puja muhurat (approx)
5:46 pm – 6:51 pm (approx)
Moonrise — fast ends
8:45 pm
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The Karva Chauth nirjala fast in Madurai runs from sunrise (6:08 am IST) until moonrise (8:45 pm IST) — about 14h 37m without food or water. Women break the fast after sighting the moon through a sieve and offering arghya.
Plan for the day in Madurai
| Time (IST) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before 6:08 am | Eat sargi; fast begins |
| Daytime | Nirjala fast — no food or water |
| 5:46 pm – 6:51 pm (approx) | Evening puja — Karva Mata, Gauri, Ganesh ji |
| 8:45 pm | Moon sighted — arghya, then break fast |
Moonrise in cities near Madurai
Coimbatore
8:47 pm
ISTThiruvananthapuram
8:53 pm
ISTKochi
8:53 pm
ISTMysuru
8:45 pm
ISTBengaluru
8:40 pm
ISTChennai
8:28 pm
ISTFrequently asked questions — Madurai
What is the moonrise time on Karva Chauth 2026 in Madurai?
In Madurai, the moon rises at approximately 8:45 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 Madurai?
In Madurai the nirjala fast begins with sargi before sunrise (6:08 am IST) and ends at moonrise (8:45 pm IST) — about 14h 37m without food or water.
When is the Karva Chauth puja muhurat in Madurai?
The evening puja muhurat in Madurai is approximately 5:46 pm – 6:51 pm IST, roughly the window after sunset and before moonrise. Confirm with your local panchang.
Times are computed for the centre of Madurai. 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.