Karwa Chauth 2024: Karwa Chauth is one of the most anticipated festivals celebrated by married Hindu women in India. This year, Karwa Chauth 2024 will be observed on Sunday, October 20, marking the fourth day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartik. On this auspicious day, women observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for the long life and prosperity of their husbands.
Karwa Chauth 2024 Date and Significance
Karwa Chauth falls on the Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Krishna Paksha, which begins at 6:46 AM on October 20, 2024 and ends at 4:18 AM on October 21, 2024. The festival is celebrated with great devotion, particularly in North India. Married women dress in traditional attire, perform the solah shringar (16 adornments), and offer prayers to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and the Moon.
Karwa Chauth 2024 Puja Timings and Moonrise
The Karwa Chauth puja will take place during the evening hours between 5:46 PM and 7:02 PM. Women must perform the puja within this time window, which lasts for 1 hour and 16 minutes. The moonrise is the most awaited event, as women break their fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers.
Here are the moonrise timings for major cities across India on Karwa Chauth 2024:
- Delhi: 7:56 PM
- Mumbai: 7:44 PM
- Agra: 7:55 PM
- Dehradun: 7:46 PM
- Dharamshala: 7:47 PM
- Panchkula: 7:50 PM
- Patna: 7:30 PM
- Prayagraj: 7:44 PM
- Faridabad: 7:55 PM
- Bareilly: 7:46 PM
- Mathura: 7:56 PM
- Meerut: 7:51 PM
- Shimla: 7:47 PM
- Varanasi: 7:39 PM
- Indore: 8:16 PM
- Ujjain: 8:15 PM
- Gurugram: 7:56 PM
- Jaipur: 8:05 PM
- Kanpur: 7:47 PM
- Haridwar: 7:47 PM
- Kullu: 7:45 PM
- Kapurthala: 7:54 PM
For other cities, moonrise times may vary slightly, so make sure to check the timings specific to your location.
Rituals and Celebration of Karwa Chauth 2024
On Karwa Chauth, women wake up early to consume a pre-dawn meal called Sargi, traditionally prepared by their mothers-in-law. They then abstain from eating or drinking throughout the day, demonstrating their love and dedication to their husbands. As the evening approaches, women gather to perform the Karwa Chauth puja with a decorated Karwa (earthen pot) and pray for their husband’s long life and well-being.
The fast is only broken after the moon rises, at which point the women offer Arghya (water offering) to the Moon, followed by their husbands offering them the first sip of water or a bite of food to conclude the fast.
Why Karwa Chauth is Special
Karwa Chauth 2024 holds immense cultural significance, symbolizing the bond of love, trust, and devotion between husband and wife. It is not just a religious ritual but also a celebration of the marital relationship and the sacrifices made by both partners for each other’s happiness and longevity.
