Karwa Chauth 2022 Highlights: Women Break Fast With The First Sighting Of Moon

Karwa Chauth day is also known as Karak Chaturthi (करक चतुर्थी). Karwa or Karak refers to the earthen pot through which water offering, known as Argha (अर्घ), is made to the moon.

Background

New Delhi: Karwa Chauth fasting is observed during Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Kartik; however, Ashwin month is now in effect during Karwa Chauth according to the Amanta calendar used in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Southern India. Karwa Chauth is observed on the same day in every state; the only difference is the name of the month.One of the most significant celebrations for married women is Karwa Chauth, especially in northern and western India. Women observe a day-long fast (which includes refraining from drinking water) and offer prayers for their husbands' long lives and successful marriages on this day.On the fourth day of Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, which falls during the Hindu month of Kartik, people observe a fast for Karwa Chauth. Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on October 13 this year.Karwa Chauth day is also known as Karak Chaturthi (करक चतुर्थी). Karwa or Karak refers to the earthen pot through which water offering, known as Argha (अर्घ), is made to the moon. Karwa is very significant during Puja and it is also given as Dan to the Brahmin or any eligible woman. Compare to South Indian states, Karwa Chauth is more popular in North Indian states. After four days of Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is observed for the wellbeing of children, according to the Drik Panchang. Every year, married Hindu women mark the one-day festival of Karwa Chauth, during which they fast from dawn to moonrise and offer prayers for their husbands' health and longevity. Unmarried ladies who pray in the hopes of finding a desirable life partner also commemorate the event.Karwa Chauth honours the magnificence of marriage and the piety of the bond between a couple. This day is important because it symbolises the love that women have for the tradition of marriage.Karwa Chauth 2022: Food itemsSargi is a dish made out of parantha, pheni (a sweet prepared with milk and semolina), and assorted sweets and fruits. There are ten Matthis and ten puas (a sweet made of jaggery) and a scrumptious halwa.Karwa Chauth 2022: Sringar itemsApplying henna mehndi on the feet and palms.Fashionable glass bracelets in many colours.Makeup products include mascara, eyeliner, kajal, lipstick, rouge, sindoor, bindi, and so on.Mangalsutra, maangtika, rings, necklaces, bracelets, earring sets, anklets (payals), toe rings, nose rings, and other lovely and traditional jewellery pieces. 

13/10/2022 20:52:51

Moon Sighted In Different Cities Across India

Thousands of women across the country will now break their fast with the first sight of moon. Bollywood celebrities will also open their fasting period with the first sighting of the moon with rituals.

13/10/2022 19:01:54

Moonrise Timing In Different States

Check out moonrise timing in different states:

13/10/2022 18:35:42

UP's Shahjahanpur Jail Arranges Karwa Chauth Arrangement For Female Inmates

Shahjahanpur Jail has made arrangements for its inmates to observe fast on the occasion of 'Karwa Chauth' on Thursday. The jail authorities have also permitted the spouses of the inmate to visit the prison.

Jail Superintendent Mijaji Lal on Thursday said, "Married women observe the Karwa Chauth fast. Considering this we have made arrangements so that the married female inmates can observe the fast in a traditional manner." The officer has also permitted the female inmates to call their spouses in the evening to break their fast.

According to the officer, a total of 66 female inmates are lodged in the jail. The spouses of some of these inmates are also in the same jail.

"We have made arrangements for fruits, and other items required for the fast," the officer added.

(With PTI inputs)

13/10/2022 17:24:04

Bhavana Panday, Maheep Kapoor And Neelam Kothari Reach At Anil Kapoor House For Karwa Chauth Celebration

Karwa Chauth celebrations have begun in full swing and Bollywood wives are ready to show their festive sides. On Thursday evening, Bhavana Panday, Maheep Kapoor And Neelam Kothari reach Anil Kapoor's house for the Karwa Chauth festivity.

 

13/10/2022 16:39:35

Chhavi Hussein Shares A Special Karwa Chauth Video With Her Son

Television actress Chhavi Hussein is getting ready for Karwa Chauth. On Instagram, she shared a satisfying video with her son Arham Hussein, who is three and a half years old. In the video, Arham can be seen giving his mother water as she waits for her mehndi to dry.

13/10/2022 15:32:47

Raveena Tandon And Shilpa Shetty Celebrate Karwa Chauth Together

Bollywood's 90's divas Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty are celebrating Karwa Chauth with their other industry friends amid fun, food, laughter and Bollywood music.

Raveena Tandon shared glimpses of her Karwa Chauth celebration and wrote, "Most of the time we all work hard and life takes over, time flies , but festive season is when you let go..Live and let Live, love , life, laugh, celebrate everyday … that’s what we all are about ..thank you @bindiyadutta6 , @nidhiduttaofficial , and my baby @siddhid11 for always being such amazing hosts .♥️"

Here is the post:

 

13/10/2022 14:02:41

Mouni Roy Flaunts Her Shiv-Parvati Mehndi Design

Actress Mouni Roy is way too excited for her first Karwa Chauth that she is observing for husband Suraj Nambiar. Mouni is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and she opted for an intricate mehndi design featuring Lord Shiva and Parvati.

Sharing the pictures of her mehndi on social media, she wrote, "Firsts are always special…♥️
Happy Karwa Chauth beauties 🔱🔆"

See her post here:

 

13/10/2022 13:59:23

Celebs Give A Glimpse Of Their Preparation

Applying henna on hands and feet is a customary part of every Indian celebration. As popular celebrities Celebrate Karwa Chauth this year, several of them gave a glimpse of their henna adorned hands.

Mom-to-be Debina Bonnerjee, who is expecting her second child with husband Gurmeet Choudhary, opted for the arabic mehndi design and looked beautiful as she flaunted her hands and her baby bump.

Take a look at it here:

 

13/10/2022 13:55:12

Mantras To Chant For Husband's Long Life

During Karva Chauth, special devotion is offered to Bholenath, Mata Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Karwa Mata, and the Moon. Here is a list of mantras that can be chanted during Karwa Chauth:

1. For worshipping Ganpati:

Shrim Gam Saubhagya Ganpataye. In Varvard Sarvajanam, Vasmanya Namah

2. For worshipping Goddess Parvati:

Namah shivayai shravanyai saubhagyaam santi shubham. Prayachha Bhaktiyuktanam Narinam Harvallabhe.

3. For donating Karwa:

Karkam ksirsampurna toypurnamathapi dadami ratnasyuktam chiranjeevatu

4. For worshipping chandrama:

Om Somaya Namah

5. For worshipping Shiva:

Om namah shivay

13/10/2022 13:24:02

Alia Bhatt to Patralekhaa, celebs' first Karwa Chauth

Several popular celebrities from Bollywood and the television industry are all set to celebrate their first Karwa Chauth.

Take a look at them here:

13/10/2022 12:38:25

Know about the list of items that go in a Sargi

The sargi thali contains energetic foods that assist the woman get over the rigours of the fast. Along with the meal, symbols of love and care such as sindoor, sarees, etc. are also offered.

There are many items in the sargi thali that are considered mandatory. Here is a list of things that a sargi thali should contain:

1. Fresh fruits: Fresh fruit contains a lot of water. Eating a lot of fresh fruits will help make up for the lack of water during the Karva Chauth vrat, which is nirjala, or without water. Pomegranates and citrus fruits together might help the body retain more water.

2. Dry fruits: Festivities never fail to include dry fruits. They have a revitalising quality that can keep the body going for extended periods of time. The women would benefit from having cashews, almonds, raisins, and pistachios in the thali.

3. Cooked food: When fasting, simply prepared meals may go a long way. The prepared foods that have to be a part of the Sargi thali include mathris, a couple of rotis, sabji, or halwa. These dishes keep them fuller for longer while not being too heavy to cause indigestion.

4. Sweets: Beginning the fast with something delicious provides the energy and mental clarity needed to last the entire day. In several regions, including Sevvainyaan as a sweet in the Sargi thali is seen as obligatory. Kheer and other sweet foods may also be offered.

13/10/2022 10:57:11

Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat

Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat - 04:57 PM to 06:12 PM

Duration - 01 Hour 14 Mins

 

Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time - 05:21 AM to 07:15 PM

Duration - 13 Hours 54 Mins

 

Moonrise on Karwa Chauth Day - 07:15 PM

 

Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 01:59 AM on Oct 13, 2022

 

Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 03:08 AM on Oct 14, 2022

13/10/2022 10:31:02

Karwa Chauth Puja Samagri List

The puja samagri list includes: paan, book of fasting story (Vrat Katha Kitaab), earthen or copper tortilla and lid, urn, sandalwood, Flowers, Turmeric, Rice, Sweets, Raw Milk, Curd, Desi Ghee, Honey, Sugar Powder, Roli, Kumkum, Molly, Akshat, 16 Make-up items (16 Shrinagar), Mehndi, Mahavar, Sindoor, Kangha, Bindi, Chunri, Bangle, Sieve, Nettle, Sieve, Karva Mata's picture, lamp, incense stick, camphor, wheat, wick (cotton), wooden seat.

13/10/2022 10:30:27

Karwa Chauth Vrat Vidhi

Karwa Chauth fast is one of the most important fasts observed by married women. Married women observe a Karwa Chauth dry fast and worship Chauth Mata for the husband's long life, a happy married life, and the attainment of unbroken good fortune. Break the fast at night after seeing the moon and donating Arghya.

 

13/10/2022 09:00:23

Ankita Lokhande Gets Her Home Decked Up

Daily soap 'Pavitra Rishta' actress Ankita Lokhande got her home all decked up for her first Karwa Chauth celebrations with husband Vicky Jain. The couple got married in December, last year.

 

13/10/2022 08:56:49

TV Actress Shraddha Arya Preps For Her 1st Karwa Chauth

Popular television actress Shraddha Arya, best known for her role as Preeta in Zee TV's 'Kundali Bhagya', shared a video of herself with her henna adorned hands and feet as she prepares for her first Karwa Chauth, this year.

Check it out here: