Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Chennai. Moonrise: 8:44 PM. Times are for Chennai’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Chennai
| City | Moonrise | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 8:44 PM | — |
| Bengaluru 290 km | 8:55 PM | 11 min later |
| Hyderabad 515 km | 8:41 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Pune 914 km | 8:58 PM | 14 min later |
| Raipur 920 km | 8:18 PM | 26 min earlier |
| Mumbai 1033 km | 9:00 PM | 16 min later |
| Jabalpur 1123 km | 8:20 PM | 24 min earlier |
| Indore 1169 km | 8:39 PM | 5 min earlier |
| Bhopal 1171 km | 8:31 PM | 13 min earlier |
| Surat 1197 km | 8:55 PM | 11 min later |
| Ujjain 1218 km | 8:38 PM | 6 min earlier |
Karva Chauth: puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Karva Chauth page.
Frequently asked questions
What time will the moon rise in Chennai on Karva Chauth?
In Chennai, moonrise is at 8:44 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Chennai?
Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Tithi: Kartik Krishna Chaturthi (Purnimanta) · Ashwin Krishna Chaturthi (Amanta). The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Chennai different from Delhi?
Yes. In Chennai moonrise is at 8:44 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (27 min earlier in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Chennai (13.08° N, 80.27° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Karva Chauth in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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