Karwa Chauth 2020: The festival of Karwa Chauth when married women across North India observe a daylong fast is considered quite significant. Women pray for a harmonious conjugal life and health and prosperity of their husbands. Know the Karwa Chauth 2020 date, Tithi, Puja shubh muhurat, Vidhi, vrat timings, Chandrodaya/ Moonrise timings and other important details.

When is Karwa Chauth 2020?


Karwa Chauth 2020 will be celebrated on November 4.

What is the Shubh Muhurt, Pooja Timing for Karwa Chauth 2020?


As per reports the timing for Karwa Chauth pooja is at 5:34 pm in the evening of November 4 (Wednesday). It is said that the moon will be sighted at 7:57 in the night.

When is Karwa Chauth celebrated?


The festival of Karwa Chauth is marked on the Chaturthi (the fourth day) of the Krishna Paksh of lunar cycle in the Hindi month of Kartik.

Which god is worshipped in Karwa Chauth?


The family of Lord Shiva is worshipped on Karwa Chauth in many places of India. Apart from this, the moon is worshipped as Chandrama Devata.

Why is Karwa Chauth celebrated?


Karwa Chauth is celebrated by married women who observe a fast for the long life of their husbands.

What are the rituals of Karwa Chauth Vrat?


The fasting begins even before the sunrise and ends after the moon is sighted. After offering ‘arghya’ to the moon, the women who are on fast, sight the moon through a sieve with a diya placed on it. They then view their husbands through the same and break their fast.