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Karwa Chauth 2026 is being observed on Thursday, October 29, with married women in Karnataka and other regions observing a day-long waterless fast for marital longevity. The fast began at sunrise after consuming the pre-dawn sargi meal, and will be broken after moonrise, which is scheduled for 8:55 PM in Bengaluru. The puja muhurat in Karnataka is set from 5:54 PM to 7:08 PM, during which women perform rituals and recite the sacred katha dedicated to Goddess Gauri and Lord Shiva. Devotees will offer arghya to the moon through a sieve, followed by the husband offering the first sip of water and food to his wife. The festival falls on Chaturthi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. Communities across Karnataka, including Bengaluru and Mysuru, are participating in the traditions with cultural and spiritual significance.
Regional observatories and panchang authorities have released precise timings to guide observances, emphasizing the importance of accurate local schedules due to geographic and longitudinal variations.
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