Karva Chauth
Also known as Karwa Chauth
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Saturday 7 October 2028
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 11:06 am |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 12:22 pm, Sunday 8 October 2028 |
| Moonrise | 11:02 pm |
About Karva Chauth
Karva Chauth is observed mainly by married women in North India, who fast for the wellbeing and long life of their husbands.
How it is observed
Women fast from sunrise without food or water, gather for the evening Karva Chauth katha and puja, and break the fast after sighting the moon.
About the time shown: The fast ends at local moonrise — shown here for your city. Moonrise in New Zealand is very different from India.
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Calendar basis
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta) Krishna Chaturthi; tithi prevailing at moonrise
Tradition: North Indian. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Sat 7 Oct | Moonrise 11:02 pm |
| Hamilton | Sat 7 Oct | Moonrise 11:03 pm |
| Tauranga | Sat 7 Oct | Moonrise 10:59 pm |
| Wellington | Sat 7 Oct | Moonrise 11:16 pm |
| Palmerston North | Sat 7 Oct | Moonrise 11:10 pm |
| Christchurch | Sat 7 Oct | Moonrise 11:33 pm |
| Dunedin | Sat 7 Oct | Moonrise 11:51 pm |
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