Karva Chauth falls on October 29, confirms Hindu calendar calculations

Karva Chauth, the significant festival observed by married women across India, will fall on October 29 this year, according to calculations from the Hindu lunar calendar. The fourth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik begins at 1:06 AM on October 29 and concludes at 10:09 PM the same day, as per astrological calculations.

For the Karva Chauth fast to be observed properly, the fourth lunar day must be present at the time of moonrise. This year, the lunar day will align with the moon's appearance on October 29, making it the appropriate date for the observance. This timing is considered crucial for the ritual's auspicious completion.

Karva Chauth, primarily observed in northern India, involves married women fasting from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival carries significant cultural and religious importance across Hindu communities. Devotees typically break their fast only after sighting the moon and performing traditional rituals.

Followers of the lunar calendar should note the specific timing to ensure their observance aligns with the prescribed astrological requirements. The coincidence of the fourth lunar day with moonrise on October 29 confirms this date as the authentic day for Karva Chauth celebrations this year.