Moonrise in nearby cities
| City | Moonrise | Puja muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Tirupati | 8:46 PM | 5:46 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Salem | 8:56 PM | 5:53 PM – 7:07 PM |
| Bengaluru | 8:55 PM | 5:54 PM – 7:08 PM |
| Tiruchirappalli | 8:56 PM | 5:52 PM – 7:05 PM |
| Vijayawada | 8:34 PM | 5:38 PM – 6:53 PM |
| Mysuru | 9:01 PM | 5:59 PM – 7:12 PM |
| Madurai | 9:00 PM | 5:55 PM – 7:08 PM |
| Coimbatore | 9:02 PM | 5:59 PM – 7:12 PM |
Questions
What time will the moon rise in Chennai on Karwa Chauth 2026?
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, the Moon rises in Chennai at 8:44 PM (IST). Behind buildings or haze it can take another 10 to 20 minutes to be seen.
What is the Karwa Chauth puja muhurat in Chennai?
The puja muhurat is 5:43 PM – 6:57 PM: from sunset through the first tenth of the night.
How long is the Karwa Chauth fast in Chennai?
The fast runs from sunrise (6:02 AM) to moonrise (8:44 PM): 14 h 42 min.
When is Karwa Chauth 2026?
Karwa Chauth falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026: Krishna Chaturthi after the full moon of Ashwin (Kartika in the North Indian calendar), on the day Chaturthi prevails at moonrise.
Times are worked out for Chennai’s own coordinates, the way Drik Panchang reckons moonrise (the Moon’s centre at the horizon). Almanacs can differ by a minute.