Karva Chauth
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' long life. The fast is broken after sighting the moon through a sieve.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
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Krishna Tritiya
Same day 04:07 Next day 01:07
Tritiya — a generally auspicious day. Suited for travel and joyful occasions.
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Wednesday
Wednesday — ruled by Mercury. A communicative, intellectual day; favourable for study, writing, and trade.
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Kartik · Margashirsha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Krittika
Prev day 15:39 Same day 13:26
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Rohini
Same day 13:26 Next day 11:12
Mixed nakshatra — energies vary; choose activities to match the day's mood.
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Vyatipata
Prev day 10:54 Same day 07:19
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Variyan
Same day 07:19 Next day 03:41
An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
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Vanij
Same day 04:07 Same day 14:37
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Vishti
Same day 14:37 Next day 01:07
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026