Sargi at dawn, mehndi in the afternoon, the katha in the evening and then the long wait for the moon. Karwa Chauth is one of the most romantic days on the Indian calendar, and Bollywood has given it a soundtrack.

Karwa Chauth 2026 at a glance

  • Date in India: Thursday, 29 October 2026
  • Tithi: Kartik Krishna Chaturthi
  • Fast in New Delhi: from about 6:31 am to moonrise
  • Puja muhurat in New Delhi: about 5:38 pm to 6:56 pm
  • Moonrise in New Delhi: about 8:17 pm
  • USA and Canada: observed on Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Moonrise varies by city, so check your local panchang before breaking the fast.

Moon songs for the wait

  1. Chand Chhupa Badal Mein, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). The definitive Karwa Chauth song, with Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai on the terrace under the moon.
  2. Chand Sifarish, Fanaa (2006). Love that asks the moon itself to put in a good word.
  3. Chaand Taare, Yes Boss (1997). Shah Rukh Khan reaching for the moon and stars.

Festive songs for the celebration

  1. Bole Chudiyan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). The festive family number most closely tied to Karwa Chauth on screen.
  2. Mehndi Hai Rachne Wali, Zubeidaa (2001). Perfect for the mehndi hours.
  3. Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). A sangeet staple that never gets old.

Romantic songs for couples

  1. Tujhe Dekha To, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
  2. Khat, Navjot Ahuja (2025). This year's biggest love song, about small acts of devotion. Story at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/who-is-navjot-ahuja-khat-song-story.
  3. Mangal Rang, Ramayana: Part 1 (2026). Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal's new song about Rama and Sita. Details at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/mangal-rang-song-ramayana-arijit-singh-shreya-ghoshal.

A Karwa Chauth playlist plan

  1. Morning: soft romantic songs after sargi.
  2. Afternoon: mehndi and festive songs with friends.
  3. Evening: devotional calm during the katha and puja.
  4. Moonrise: Chand Chhupa Badal Mein, of course.

Next on the calendar is Diwali on 8 November. Our Diwali playlist is at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/diwali-songs-2026-playlist.

Karwa Chauth songs: FAQs

When is Karwa Chauth 2026? Thursday, 29 October 2026 in India, and Wednesday, 28 October in the USA and Canada.

What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth 2026? About 8:17 pm in New Delhi. Other cities vary.

What is the most famous Karwa Chauth song? Chand Chhupa Badal Mein from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Which Shah Rukh Khan song suits Karwa Chauth? Bole Chudiyan from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Chaand Taare from Yes Boss.

Is there a new romantic song for 2026? Mangal Rang from Ramayana and Navjot Ahuja's Khat are this year's favourites.

Releasing a love song this festive season? Promote your music on Media Marvels at https://mediamarvels.in/promote.

Image: Karva Chauth puja. Photo by CSG-Info via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.