One of the most important Hindu festivals wherein married women fast and pray for their husband's long life and health is the Karwa Chauth . The festival is celebrated on the fourth day after the full moon in the month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar, and it is widely observed by married women in North and West India. On this day, women wake up early in the morning, bathe and dress up, and have Sargi-- which is a pre-dawn meal which is usually sent or made by their mothers-in-law. After sunrise, they then keep a day-long fast and also refrain from having water. Women keep the fast dress up in beautiful festive clothes, usually in red as it symbolises auspiciousness, marriage, and love. They also wear their best jewellery, and bangles, and apply mehendi. In the evening, women get together to perform Karwa Chauth rituals together. When the moon rises in the evening, they pray to the Moon and offer Arghya to it. After this, the husbands help their wives break their fast by offering them water and food.
Karwa Chauth is not just a festival wherein women pray for their husband's life and health, but it is also a beautiful celebration of the love and devotion couples have for each other. Here's all you need to know about this festival:
When is Karwa Chauth?
This year, Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on October 20, 2024. As per Drik Panchang , the timing for the festival is as follows:Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat- 05:46 PM to 07:02 PMDuration- 01 Hour 16 Mins. What is the fasting time for Karwa Chauth 2024 ?
Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time begins at 06:25 AM on October 20th and it goes on till 07:54 PM, as per Drik Panchang. And so, the total fast duration is 13 Hours 29 Mins.
What is the story or history behind Karwa Chauth?
Karwa Chauth's history goes back to ancient times. The word Karwa Chauth is made up of two words: ‘Karwa’ meaning an earthen pot which used to keep water which is offered the Moon when it rises in the evening, and ‘Chauth’ which symbolises the fourth day in the month of Kartika as per the Hindu calendar, as the festival is observed on this day. One of the oldest mentions of Karwa Chauth is in the Hindu epic 'Mahabharata'.The story of Queen Veervati , who once kept a fast for her husband, is a popularly associated with the festival. According to the story, Queen Veervati once observed a fast on Karwa Chauth to pray for her husband's longevity and good health. But due to her poor health and weakness, she couldn't complete the strict fast. Stressed seeing her in this condition, her brothers created an illusion using mirrors which made Queen Veervati think that they moon has risen and she broke her fast. But that very moment, she got the terrible news that her husband is no more. Desperate to revive her husband, Queen Veeravati then prayed with her heartfelt devotion and determination after which, her husband miraculously came back to life. And this incident marked the beginning of the tradition to keep day-long fasts by women for the longevity and good health of their husbands on Karwa Chauth.
What is the significance of Karwa Chauth?
On Karwa Chauth, married women keeping a day-long fast for their husbands' long and healthy life and husbands in return give a gift to their wives showing their appreciation. This shows the mutual love, respect, and care married couples have for each other. And so, Karwa Chauth is a celebration of love, committment, and care between couples. Blending traditions with modern times, many men these days also keep a day-long fast for their wives' long, healthy, and happy lives. They accompany their wives in keeping the fast, and this shows their mutual love and understanding, and equality in their relationship. And so, the festival helps develop a stronger bond between couples. What is the moonrise time on Karwa Chauth 2024?
The Krishna Dashami Moonrise on Karwa Chauth Day (October 20th) is 07:54 PM, as per Drik Panchang. It also states that the Chaturthi Tithi Begins on October 20, 2024 at 06:46 AM and it Chaturthi Tithi Ends at 04:16 AM on October 21, 2024.
Karwa Chauth is not just a festival wherein women pray for their husband's life and health, but it is also a beautiful celebration of the love and devotion couples have for each other. Here's all you need to know about this festival:
This year, Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on October 20, 2024. As per Drik Panchang , the timing for the festival is as follows:Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat- 05:46 PM to 07:02 PMDuration- 01 Hour 16 Mins.
Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time begins at 06:25 AM on October 20th and it goes on till 07:54 PM, as per Drik Panchang. And so, the total fast duration is 13 Hours 29 Mins.
Karwa Chauth's history goes back to ancient times. The word Karwa Chauth is made up of two words: ‘Karwa’ meaning an earthen pot which used to keep water which is offered the Moon when it rises in the evening, and ‘Chauth’ which symbolises the fourth day in the month of Kartika as per the Hindu calendar, as the festival is observed on this day. One of the oldest mentions of Karwa Chauth is in the Hindu epic 'Mahabharata'.The story of Queen Veervati , who once kept a fast for her husband, is a popularly associated with the festival. According to the story, Queen Veervati once observed a fast on Karwa Chauth to pray for her husband's longevity and good health. But due to her poor health and weakness, she couldn't complete the strict fast. Stressed seeing her in this condition, her brothers created an illusion using mirrors which made Queen Veervati think that they moon has risen and she broke her fast. But that very moment, she got the terrible news that her husband is no more. Desperate to revive her husband, Queen Veeravati then prayed with her heartfelt devotion and determination after which, her husband miraculously came back to life. And this incident marked the beginning of the tradition to keep day-long fasts by women for the longevity and good health of their husbands on Karwa Chauth.
On Karwa Chauth, married women keeping a day-long fast for their husbands' long and healthy life and husbands in return give a gift to their wives showing their appreciation. This shows the mutual love, respect, and care married couples have for each other. And so, Karwa Chauth is a celebration of love, committment, and care between couples. Blending traditions with modern times, many men these days also keep a day-long fast for their wives' long, healthy, and happy lives. They accompany their wives in keeping the fast, and this shows their mutual love and understanding, and equality in their relationship. And so, the festival helps develop a stronger bond between couples.
The Krishna Dashami Moonrise on Karwa Chauth Day (October 20th) is 07:54 PM, as per Drik Panchang. It also states that the Chaturthi Tithi Begins on October 20, 2024 at 06:46 AM and it Chaturthi Tithi Ends at 04:16 AM on October 21, 2024.
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