India is renowned for its rich tapestry of festivals and religious observances, with Karwa Chauth, or Karaka Chaturthi, being a notable celebration primarily observed by Hindu women in Northern and Western India. This auspicious festival is dedicated to praying for the long life, safety, and good health of husbands or future partners.
Karwa Chauth 2024 falls on the fourth day after the full moon during the Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month, and this year, it will be celebrated on October 20, 2024. The day is also known as Karak Chaturthi, where “Karwa” refers to the earthen pot used for offering water, known as Argha, to the moon, playing a significant role in the rituals. On this day, married women worship Lord Shiva, along with His family, including Lord Ganesha, and only break their fast after sighting the moon and making offerings.
The fasting tradition on Karwa Chauth 2024 is strict, as participants refrain from consuming food and water from sunrise until the moon is sighted at night. This observance reflects both personal devotion and cultural significance, coinciding with the wheat-sowing period in India. In many regions, earthen pots that store wheat are referred to as “karvas,” indicating that the fast may have originated as a prayer for a fruitful harvest, particularly in the wheat-rich Northwestern states.
Karwa Chauth Vrat 2024: Puja Timings
The festival’s rituals vary slightly by region. Here are the puja timings for major cities:
Delhi NCR:
- Karwa Chauth Date: October 20, 2024 (Sunday)
- Puja Muhurat: 05:46 PM to 07:02 PM (Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes)
- Upavasa Time: 06:25 AM to 07:54 PM (Duration: 13 hours 29 minutes)
- Moonrise: 07:54 PM
Mumbai, Maharashtra:
- Puja Muhurat: 06:12 PM to 07:26 PM (Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes)
- Upavasa Time: 06:34 AM to 08:37 PM (Duration: 14 hours 02 minutes)
- Moonrise: 08:37 PM
Bengaluru, Karnataka:
- Puja Muhurat: 05:58 PM to 07:11 PM (Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes)
- Upavasa Time: 06:11 AM to 08:31 PM (Duration: 14 hours 21 minutes)
- Moonrise: 08:31 PM
As Karwa Chauth approaches, devotees prepare for a day filled with devotion and rituals, reflecting the deep cultural significance of this festival in celebrating love and commitment.
