🌙 Karva Chauth 2026 Moonrise Time — Varanasi
Thursday, 29 October 2026 · Uttar Pradesh · Fast ends at moonrise below.
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The Karva Chauth nirjala fast in Varanasi runs from sunrise (6:04 am IST) until moonrise (7:46 pm IST) — about 13h 42m without food or water. Women break the fast after sighting the moon through a sieve and offering arghya.
Plan for the day in Varanasi
| Time (IST) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Before 6:04 am | Eat sargi; fast begins |
| Daytime | Nirjala fast — no food or water |
| 5:11 pm – 6:16 pm (approx) | Evening puja — Karva Mata, Gauri, Ganesh ji |
| 7:46 pm | Moon sighted — arghya, then break fast |
Moonrise in cities near Varanasi
Frequently asked questions — Varanasi
What is the moonrise time on Karva Chauth 2026 in Varanasi?
In Varanasi, the moon rises at approximately 7:46 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 Varanasi?
In Varanasi the nirjala fast begins with sargi before sunrise (6:04 am IST) and ends at moonrise (7:46 pm IST) — about 13h 42m without food or water.
When is the Karva Chauth puja muhurat in Varanasi?
The evening puja muhurat in Varanasi is approximately 5:11 pm – 6:16 pm IST, roughly the window after sunset and before moonrise. Confirm with your local panchang.