Karva Chauth in Gaya

Date and timing in this city

In Gaya (गया), India, Karva Chauth falls on Thursday 29 October 2026. The following year it falls on Monday 18 October 2027. Gaya observes Asia/Kolkata time, and these dates are computed for Gaya's own sunrise, which is why they are stated for the city rather than taken from a general national listing.

The tithi is Kartik Krishna Chaturthi. The fast is a married women's observance, and the deity associated with it is Shiva-Parvati. The day belongs to the wider North Indian observance of Karva Chauth.

Why the date can differ from India

A tithi is a segment of the lunar month, and it begins and ends at moments that do not line up with the clock or with sunrise everywhere. Because the observance is tied to the tithi as it stands at a given place, the date can shift from one city to another, and a single "India" date can be right for some places and not for others.

Gaya's date above is therefore given for Gaya specifically. Readers comparing it with a national calendar, or with another city, may find a difference of a day. That is expected and not an error. Where traditions differ — North and South, Smarta and Vaishnava, amanta and purnimanta reckonings — the counting of the month itself can also vary, so households often follow the practice of their own family and region. For personal questions about which day applies to you, consult a qualified jyotishi.

Where and how the community celebrates

Karva Chauth in Gaya follows the general North Indian pattern. Married women keep the fast through the day, and the observance is centred on Shiva-Parvati. The day is marked by the reading or reciting of the Karva Chauth story, and by the evening ritual in which the moon is sighted and the fast is broken. Because customs vary by family and community, the exact sequence of the evening rites is best learned from the elders of one's own household.

Practical tips

• Note the date for Gaya: Thursday 29 October 2026 and Monday 18 October 2027.
• Keep Asia/Kolkata time in mind; if you are travelling, the local sunrise and moonrise at your own location may differ.
• Confirm the tithi timing for your city before the fast, since the date can differ from a general India listing.
• Follow the family or regional custom you normally observe, rather than a generic checklist.
• For anything tied to your own chart or circumstances, speak with a qualified jyotishi.