Observed on Kartika Krishna 4th.
The tithi window is the period during which this festival's defining lunar phase is active. Times are in Western Areas local clock.
Karva Chauth is one of the festivals observed in the Hindu calendar. A detailed account of its mythology, significance, and rituals is being prepared.
Computed for Western Areas (Africa/Johannesburg) using local sunrise, sunset and astronomical positions.
Other observances and vrats falling in October 2026, with dates computed for Western Areas.
A more detailed account of Karva Chauth — its mythology, regional variations, and rituals — is being prepared.