Karva Chauth 2024 Date — Sunday, October 20, 2024
When is Karva Chauth in 2024? Karva Chauth 2024 falls on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Observance: Karwa Chauth. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Karva Chauth 2025 date
Karva Chauth 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:25 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:46 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:54 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:44 am – 05:34 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:43 am – 12:28 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:21 pm – 05:46 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Tritiya |
| Nakshatra | Krittika |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sun, 20 October 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Karva Chauth 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Karva Chauth | Sun, 20 October 2024 | Moonrise vrat |
| Ahoi Ashtami | Sat, 23 November 2024 |
Why we celebrate
Married women fast for husband's longevity; legend of Karva and Savitri-like devotion.
How it is celebrated
Mehendi, sargi before dawn, evening puja at moonrise.
Puja timing
Fast from sunrise; puja and moon sighting after sunset (or Krishna story in some regions if moon hidden).
Foods & offerings
Sargi pre-dawn from mother-in-law; break fast with water and meal after moon.
Rituals
- Pre-dawn sargi.
- Evening karva puja in group.
- View moon through sieve; husband offers water.
Karva Chauth dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Sun, 20 October 2024 |
| 2025 | Karva Chauth 2025 date |
| 2026 | Karva Chauth 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Karva Chauth 2024
- Sharad Purnima 2024 date — Wed, 16 October 2024
- Dussehra 2024 date — Sat, 12 October 2024
- Durga Puja 2024 date — Fri, 11 October 2024
- Dhanteras 2024 date — Wed, 30 October 2024
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 date — Thu, 31 October 2024
- Diwali 2024 date — Fri, 1 November 2024
- Govardhan Puja 2024 date — Sat, 2 November 2024
- Bhai Dooj 2024 date — Sun, 3 November 2024
- Sharad Navratri 2024 date — Thu, 3 October 2024
- Chhath Puja 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2024 date — Wed, 2 October 2024
- Skanda Sashti 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
Karva Chauth 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:28 pm | 04:21 pm – 05:46 pm | 06:25 am | 05:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:46 pm | 04:44 pm – 06:11 pm | 06:34 am | 06:11 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:40 am – 12:27 pm | 04:29 pm – 05:57 pm | 06:10 am | 05:57 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:17 pm | 04:18 pm – 05:47 pm | 06:00 am | 05:47 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:37 am – 12:24 pm | 04:23 pm – 05:50 pm | 06:10 am | 05:50 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:58 am – 11:44 am | 03:40 pm – 05:07 pm | 05:35 am | 05:07 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 20 October 2024.
Karva Chauth 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Karva Chauth 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 20 October 2024 is 11:42 am – 12:28 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
