Karwa Chauth 2024: In Hinduism, the Karwa Chauth fast holds great significance. Married women observe this fast for the long life of their husbands. According to religious beliefs, it is a Nirjala Vrat observed for their husband's longevity.


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Karwa Chauth Date



  • Chaturthi Tithi Start: October 20, 2024, at 6:46 AM  

  • Chaturthi Tithi End: October 21, 2024, at 4:16 AM


Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat


The puja muhurat will begin on October 20 at 5:46 PM and end at 7:02 PM, giving a total duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes.


Karwa Chauth Moonrise Time


This year, on October 20, the moon will rise at 7:57 PM for Karwa Chauth. At that time, fasting women will be able to see the moon. Only after the moon sighting will they break their fast.


Auspicious Combination On Karwa Chauth


This year, Karwa Chauth will be observed on Sunday, October 20, 2024. According to astrological calculations, on this day, the Vyatipat Yoga, Krittika Nakshatra, and Vishti, Bava, and Balava Karanas will align. Additionally, the moon will be positioned in Taurus. Worshiping Karwa Mata during this auspicious combination is believed to resolve marital issues and bring harmony to relationships.


Women observe this fast by staying Nirjala throughout the day, praying for their husbands' long lives and a happy marital life. In Hinduism, the Karwa Chauth fast holds great importance for married women, and they eagerly await this day each year.


Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi



  • On this day, wake up in the morning and partake in Sargi as per your family tradition. After taking a bath and performing rituals, make the vow for the fast.

  • This fast is observed Nirjala, meaning without consuming any water, throughout the day. In the evening, sit near the Tulsi plant, light a lamp, and read the Karwa Chauth story.

  • Before the moon rises, prepare a plate and place some rice or chiwda (flattened rice) in an earthen karwa, adding some coins as a token of offering.

  • Also, keep a plate ready with shringar items. After the moon rises, begin the moon sighting and worship.

  • Perform tilak on all deities and offer fruits, flowers, and sweets. Include all shringar items in the worship and apply tilak.

  • Now, offer arghya to the moon, light a lamp in a sieve, and have a moon sighting. Look at your husband's face through the sieve, and then break your fast by drinking water offered by him.

  • Seek the blessings of all the elders in your home. Give the shringar items used in the worship and the karwa to your mother-in-law or another married woman.


Fast For Husband's Long Life


On this day, fasting women break their fast only after sighting the moon at night. According to belief, just like the Vat Savitri Vrat, observing the Karwa Chauth fast also grants husbands a long life and ensures a happy marital life. Additionally, women who observe this fast maintain their Akhand Soubhagya which means an everlasting good fortune.


Where Is Karwa Chauth Celebrated?


Karwa Chauth is one of the prominent festivals in North India, celebrated in states such as Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. On this day, special prayers are offered to Goddess Karwa, along with Lord Ganesha and Shiva-Parvati.


Significance Of Karwa Chauth


According to religious beliefs, observing this fast grants husbands long life. It is believed that after sighting the moon and offering arghya, breaking the fast helps alleviate problems in married life and brings good fortune. It is said that no other fast is as auspicious as this one.


On this day, Sankashti Chaturthi also occurs, and its fast is also broken after moon sighting, which is why worshiping Lord Ganesha is part of the rituals. Additionally, worship is offered to Mata Parvati, Lord Shiva, and Kartikeya on Karwa Chauth.


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