Karva Chauth 2026 in Davie: Events, Puja & Where to Celebrate

TL;DR

• The Diwali season has arrived in Davie, Florida — Dhanteras was November 6, Diwali fell on November 8, Bhai Dooj closes the sequence today (November 10)
• Chhath Puja is the next major observance, arriving on November 15 — five days away
• South Florida Hindu Temple in Southwest Ranches (sfht.org, (954) 252-8802) is the main temple anchor for Davie's Hindu community and runs programs through the full festival season
• South Florida Hindu Society at 5460 SW 42nd Street in Davie serves the community's social and cultural calendar
• Karva Chauth was observed on October 29 — the full Diwali arc from Karva Chauth through Chhath Puja represents five weeks of continuous South Asian observance in South Florida

The Diwali Arc in Davie

Davie, Florida is a western Broward community with a steadily growing South Asian population — healthcare professionals, tech workers, and families who have chosen the area for its strong schools and suburban quiet. For this community, the stretch from late October through mid-November represents the most concentrated period of Hindu festival observance in the entire calendar year.

Karva Chauth was observed on October 29, the beginning of the arc. The festival — in which married women fast through the day until moonrise, observed in prayer for their husbands' long life — is one of the more visible Hindu observances in the diaspora because it involves the extended family, moonrise gatherings, and the kind of community coordination that South Asian neighborhoods do naturally.

The Diwali sequence followed: Dhanteras on November 6 (the auspicious day to bring new metal into the home), Choti Diwali on November 7, the main Diwali night on November 8, and Bhai Dooj today, November 10 — the celebration of sibling bonds that closes the five-day sequence.

Where Davie's Hindu Community Gathers

South Florida Hindu Temple at 13010 W Griffin Road in Southwest Ranches is the primary temple anchor for Davie and the surrounding western Broward area. The temple (sfht.org, phone: (954) 252-8802) runs a consistent program calendar through the year, with puja schedules that expand significantly during festival season. For families new to the Davie area, the South Florida Hindu Temple is the natural starting point for understanding the local Hindu community's ritual calendar — the temple publishes its schedule and welcomes visitors at major observances.

South Florida Hindu Society Inc at 5460 SW 42nd Street in Davie provides an additional institutional anchor for the community. The organization serves the social and cultural programming functions that complement the temple's devotional calendar — events, gatherings, and community coordination that extend South Asian cultural life beyond the puja schedule.

Insider Tip: The South Florida Hindu Temple's Diwali programs often extend across multiple evenings rather than concentrating on a single night. If you arrived for Diwali night itself and missed the formal puja, the post-Diwali programs on November 9 and 10 (Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj respectively) are lighter-attended but can be more intimate experiences with the community. Confirm the current schedule at sfht.org.

Chhath Puja: The Next Gathering Moment

For the North Indian and Bihari communities in Davie — families whose roots lie in Bihar, Jharkhand, UP, and neighboring states — Chhath Puja on November 15 is the next major observance and arguably the most demanding one on the calendar.

Chhath Puja is a solar festival dedicated to Surya, the sun god, and to Chhathi Maiya, his sister. The main ritual involves standing in water at sunrise and sunset, offering arghya (the offering of water and food to the sun) in the open air. In South Florida, this means a water body — a lake, a beach, or a designated outdoor location — and the South Florida Hindu Temple or the community's local organizers typically identify the gathering point for the year.

The observance spans four days: Nahay Khay (November 12), Kharna (November 13), the main Sandhya Arghya sunset offering (November 14), and the Usha Arghya sunrise offering on November 15. For the Bihari community in Davie, this is not an optional festival — it is the year's most sacred commitment.

The Full Festival Calendar

The panchang calendar running through the season:

• Navratri: October 11 (nine nights through October 20)
• Dussehra: October 20
• Karva Chauth: October 29 (observed)
• Dhanteras: November 6 (observed)
• Diwali: November 8 (observed)
• Bhai Dooj: November 10 (today)
• Chhath Puja: November 15 (upcoming)

FAQ

Is there a Hindu temple in Davie, FL? Yes — South Florida Hindu Temple in nearby Southwest Ranches (13010 W Griffin Road) serves the Davie area. Website: sfht.org, phone: (954) 252-8802.

When is Chhath Puja 2026? Chhath Puja falls on November 15. The four-day observance begins November 12 (Nahay Khay) and concludes with the sunrise offering on November 15.

What is Bhai Dooj and when is it in 2026? Bhai Dooj celebrates the sibling bond — a sister performs a tika ceremony for her brother, paralleling Raksha Bandhan. In 2026 it falls on November 10, the fifth and final day of the Diwali sequence.

Where does the Chhath Puja observance happen in Davie? The observance requires open water for the sunrise and sunset offering rituals. Local organizers typically coordinate the gathering location; check with the South Florida Hindu Temple or community groups for the 2026 location.

Is Karva Chauth observed in Davie? Yes — Karva Chauth was observed on October 29 by the Hindu community in Davie and the broader western Broward area.

Bottom Line

Davie's South Asian community has completed the main Diwali arc — Karva Chauth through Bhai Dooj — and the season closes with Chhath Puja on November 15. South Florida Hindu Temple in Southwest Ranches and South Florida Hindu Society in Davie are the institutional anchors for the community's devotional and cultural calendar. For anyone in the Davie area with North Indian roots, Chhath Puja is the remaining major observance of the year. For the full Davie Desi directory and upcoming events, visit desi.net/davie.