## Karwa Chauth 2024: A Celebration of Love and Devotion
Karwa Chauth, a cherished Hindu festival, is a testament to the enduring love and devotion shared between husband and wife. Observed with great enthusiasm, particularly in North India, this special day holds immense significance for married women. This year, Karwa Chauth falls on
Sunday, October 20, 2024
, promising a day filled with heartfelt rituals and traditions.A Fast for Husband’s Well-being
On Karwa Chauth, married women observe a strict fast, abstaining from food and water from sunrise to moonrise. This nirjal vrat is undertaken to seek divine blessings for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands. The day is a celebration of love, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.
Karwa Chauth Timings and Moonrise
The Karaka Chaturthi Tithi, which marks the observance of Karwa Chauth, begins at 6:46 am on October 20th and ends at 4:16 am on October 21st. The auspicious puja muhurat is between 5:46 pm and 7:02 pm, lasting for 1 hour and 16 minutes. The moonrise, which signifies the breaking of the fast, is anticipated at 7:54 pm.
City-Wise Moonrise Timings:
As moonrise timings vary across different locations, here are the estimated moonrise times for major Indian cities on Karwa Chauth 2024:
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Delhi:
19:54 pm*
Greater Noida:
19:53 pm*
Kanpur:
19:47 pm*
Dehradun:
19:46 pm*
Jaipur:
20:05 pm*
Ahmedabad:
20:28 pm*
Kolkata:
19:24 pm*
Mumbai:
20:37 pm*
Bengaluru:
20:32 pm*
Chennai:
20:20 pm*
Hyderabad:
20:18 pmThe Essence of Karwa Chauth Rituals
The day begins with a pre-dawn meal known as ‘sargi,’ lovingly prepared by mothers-in-law for their daughters-in-law. This meal symbolizes the strength and support received from family. Throughout the day, women observe the fast, engaging in prayers and chanting.
In the evening, after the moonrise, married women dress up in beautiful attire and perform the Karwa Chauth puja. They recite the legendary tales of Veeravati, Karwa, and Savitri, stories that encapsulate the spirit of devotion and sacrifice. The husbands then offer water and sweets to their wives, breaking their fast with a touch of love and celebration.
Karwa Chauth is more than just a day of fasting; it’s a celebration of love, devotion, and the unbreakable bond between a husband and wife. It’s a day to cherish the beauty of tradition and the strength of faith.