Karva Chauth in Aurangabad

Date and timing in this city

In Aurangabad (औरंगाबाद), India, Karva Chauth is observed on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi. The date computed for Aurangabad's own sunrise is Thursday 29 October 2026, and in the following year Monday 18 October 2027. Aurangabad follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

The festival is dedicated to Shiva-Parvati, and the observance is a married women's fast. Because the tithi is reckoned from the local sunrise, the date is tied to Aurangabad's own sky rather than to a single national calendar. Readers who follow the vrat will note that the day begins with the pre-dawn meal and closes with the moonrise, in keeping with the tradition as it is kept in North India.

Why the date can differ from India

Karva Chauth is a lunar observance, and the tithi is calculated from the position of the sun and moon as seen from a given place. The sunrise in Aurangabad is not the same as the sunrise in other parts of India, so a tithi that is current at one city's sunrise may not be current at another's. This is why the date printed for "India" as a whole can differ from the date computed for Aurangabad itself.

Traditions also differ in how the month is reckoned. Some communities follow the amanta system, others the purnimanta; Smarta and Vaishnava households may observe slightly different conventions. Where such differences exist, it is best to follow the practice of your own family and region rather than to treat one reckoning as universal. For personal charts and specific vows, consulting a qualified jyotishi is appropriate.

Where and how the community celebrates (general, no venue claims)

In Aurangabad, as across North India, married women keep the fast for the well-being of their husbands and families. The day typically includes the pre-dawn meal, the day-long fast, and the evening gathering where the vrat katha is heard. The fast is broken after the moon is sighted, with offerings made first and then the first sip of water taken.

Observance is largely a household and neighbourhood practice. No specific venues, temples, organisers or public events are named here, and none should be assumed from this page. Families follow their own customary sequence of prayers, and the details of the katha and the offerings vary from household to household.

Practical tips

• Confirm the local sunrise and moonrise for Aurangabad on the day itself, since the fast is tied to them.
• Keep the pre-dawn meal simple and sustaining, as is customary before a day-long fast.
• Follow your family's own sequence for the katha and the breaking of the fast.
• If you are unwell, pregnant, or on medication, use your own judgement and seek medical advice; the fast is a personal vow, not a requirement imposed on anyone.
• For questions about your own chart or vow, consult a qualified jyotishi.