## Karwa Chauth 2024: A Celebration of Love and Devotion
India, a land rich in traditions and festivals, celebrates Karwa Chauth with immense fervor. Observed primarily by Hindu women in Northern and Western India, this auspicious festival is a symbol of love, devotion, and the enduring bond between a wife and her husband.
Karwa Chauth, also known as Karaka Chaturthi, falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi Tithi) after the full moon in the Kartik month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar. This year, the festival falls on
Sunday, October 20, 2024.
### The Significance of Karwa Chauth
The origins of Karwa Chauth are deeply rooted in mythology and tradition. The festival is believed to be a celebration of the undying love between a wife and her husband, with the fasting symbolizing her unwavering devotion.
The name ‘Karwa’ or ‘Karak’ refers to the earthen pot used for offering water (Argha) to the moon during the puja. This pot holds immense significance in the ritual, and is often gifted as a symbol of prosperity and well-being.
On Karwa Chauth, married women observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, abstaining from food and water. They worship Lord Shiva and his family, including Lord Ganesha, seeking blessings for their husband’s long life, safety, and good health.
### Karwa Chauth Puja Timings for Major Cities in India
Here are the auspicious timings for Karwa Chauth Puja in some major cities:
Delhi, NCR (Drikpanchang):
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Karwa Chauth Date:
October 20, 2024 (Sunday)*
Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat:
05:46 PM to 07:02 PM (Duration: 01 Hour 16 Minutes)*
Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time:
06:25 AM to 07:54 PM (Duration: 13 Hours 29 Mins)*
Moonrise:
07:54 PMMumbai, Maharashtra (Drikpanchang):
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Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat:
06:12 PM to 07:26 PM (Duration: 01 Hour 14 Mins)*
Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time:
06:34 AM to 08:37 PM (Duration: 14 Hours 02 Mins)*
Moonrise:
08:37 PMBengaluru, Karnataka (Drikpanchang):
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Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat:
05:58 PM to 07:11 PM (Duration: 01 Hour 13 Mins)*
Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time:
06:11 AM to 08:31 PM (Duration: 14 Hours 21 Mins)*
Moonrise:
08:31 PM### A Day Filled with Tradition and Celebration
Karwa Chauth is a day filled with rituals, traditions, and celebrations. Women dress up in their finest clothes, adorn themselves with intricate mehndi designs, and gather with friends and family. They perform special puja, listen to stories of Karwa Chauth, and share delicious delicacies.
As the moon rises, they break their fast by offering the Argha to the celestial body and sipping water from the Karwa. The moon sighting signifies the end of the long fast, marking a moment of immense joy and fulfillment.
Karwa Chauth is not just a day of fasting; it’s a day of love, devotion, and celebrating the strong bond between a wife and her husband. It’s a day where women express their love and gratitude for their partners and pray for their well-being.