Karwa Chauth 2024: Like every year, the festival of Karwa Chauth is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country today. On this day, women observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the long life of their husbands. After fasting all day, women break their fast by offering arghya to the moon when it appears at night.
The Karwa Chauth fast begins with the consumption of sargi in the morning. Starting at sunrise, this fast culminates in the evening with women worshipping the moon and viewing it through a sieve. During this time, women also perform aarti for their husbands, who then offer water to their wives with their own hands.
The Karwa Chauth fast is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Karwa Mata. It's important to note that this fast is considered incomplete without the worship of the moon.
Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat
- Karwa Chauth Puja Time: 5:46 PM - 7:09 PM (Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes)
- Karwa Chauth Vrat Time: 6:25 AM - 7:54 PM (Duration: 13 hours 29 minutes)
Karwa Chauth Moon Time
On October 20, 2024, the moon will rise at 7:54 PM. The exact time for moon sighting in Delhi is 7:53 PM, while in Noida, it will be at 7:52 PM. The moonrise time may vary by a few minutes depending on the city.
What Is The Significance Of Karwa Chauth?
In Delhi and across the country, the Karwa Chauth fast symbolizes the unwavering love, respect, and sacrifice between husband and wife. This fast brings immense joy to married life. The tradition of Karwa Chauth began with Savitri's devotion to her husband. Women break their fast only after offering prayers to the moon.
According to beliefs, Goddess Parvati also observed this fast. Another belief is that during the Mahabharata era, Draupadi observed the Karwa Chauth fast when the Pandavas were in danger. Following the advice of Lord Krishna, Draupadi performed the fast, which helped avert the crisis for the Pandavas.
It is believed that any married woman who observes this fast and renounces food and water on this day will ensure that her marriage remains safe from any harm.
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