Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Kota. Moonrise: 8:32 PM. Times are for Kota’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kota
| City | Moonrise | vs Kota |
|---|---|---|
| Kota | 8:32 PM | — |
| Ajmer 184 km | 8:34 PM | 2 min later |
| Jaipur 189 km | 8:28 PM | 4 min earlier |
| Ujjain 227 km | 8:38 PM | 6 min later |
| Udaipur 228 km | 8:43 PM | 11 min later |
| Gwalior 258 km | 8:20 PM | 12 min earlier |
| Bhopal 268 km | 8:31 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Indore 277 km | 8:39 PM | 7 min later |
| Agra 306 km | 8:18 PM | 14 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 307 km | 8:41 PM | 9 min later |
| Mathura 311 km | 8:18 PM | 14 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 Kota on Karva Chauth?
In Kota, moonrise is at 8:32 PM (Thursday, 29 October 2026).
When is Karva Chauth 2026 in Kota?
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 Kota different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kota moonrise is at 8:32 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 8:17 PM (15 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 Kota (25.21° N, 75.86° 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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