Karwa Chauth is a significant festival celebrated on a large scale by married Hindu women, especially in the Northern region of India. This festival is a celebration of marriage and the feeling of love and adoration between married couples.
The Karwa Chauth Vrat, or whole-day fast, holds much significance for married women, wherein they follow a Nirjala Vrat, which is a strict ritual of abstaining from food and water for an entire day. This fast begins at sunrise and continues until the Moon is sighted in the evening. Married women do this fast for the longevity of their husbands.
Let's learn about Karva Chauth and the dos and don'ts you must remember for this festival.
Karwa Chauth fast is observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi in the Kartik month, according to the Purnimanta Calendar. According to the Amanta Calendar, in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Southern India, Karwa Chauth is celebrated during the month of Ashwin. However, only the month's name varies; it is celebrated on the same day in all the states.
Moreover, Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi, which is a day of fasting for the divine Lord Ganesha. And after four days, the pious Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is observed by people for their sons' well-being.
The Karva Chauth 2024 date and time are given below, as per New Delhi, India.
Karwa Chauth 2024 Date- 20th October 2024 (Sunday)
Karwa Chauth Pooja Timing - From 05:46 PM to 07:02 PM
Upavasa Time - From 06:25 AM to 07:54 PM
Chaturthi Tithi (Starting Time) - 06:46 AM, 20th October 2024 (Sunday)
Chaturthi Tithi (Ending Time) - 04:16 AM, 21st October 2024 (Monday)
Moonrise Time on Karwa Chauth 2024- 07:54 PM
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The Karwa Chauth festival is known to honor the love, togetherness, and pure bond that a married couple shares. This occasion is known as Karak Chaturthi, wherein the Karwa or Karak, meaning the 'earthen pot,' is used to offer water to the Full Moon; this is known as Arghya. On the other hand, the Chauth means the 'fourth day.' This Karwa is also essential during the Karwa Chauth Pooja, which is given as Daan (charity )to the Brahmin or any eligible woman.
On this occasion, the women pray for their husbands' well-being, good health, and long life. It is dedicated to the longevity of the husbands. The festival involves a day-long strict fast. The women go through the day without consuming any morsel of food or a drop of water (Nirjala Vrat). They only break the fast when the Moon is sighted in the evening. In return, the husbands show their love and adoration to their wives by giving them gifts and showering them with love.
It is widely believed that by observing this pious occasion, married womenfolk can ensure their husbands lead a happy life. The preparations for the fast and this occasion start at least a couple of days before the day of the festival. On the occasion, women spent the day listening to the mythological stories associated with it. The womenfolk must follow all the customs and traditions for their wishes to be granted.
The most crucial part of this festival is following the rituals involving the customary Karwa Chauth Sargi and the Karwa Chauth Pooja and fast.
This article brings you a list of dos and don'ts to keep in mind on this auspicious occasion. Knowing these can help you have a healthy and stress-free Karwa Chauth. Also, these dos and don'ts can help you celebrate the occasion without making mistakes.
The Karwa Chauth Sargi is a before-the-sunrise meal that the mother-in-law prepares for her daughter-in-law. Sargi is a balanced diet that equips you for a day of fasting. It includes sweet and savory dishes such as dry fruits, Sevaiyaan, Matthri, etc. The Sargi that a mother-in-law gives to her daughter-in-law is not just customary; it also contains food items one eats in the morning, before sunrise. You will get to eat only once; after that, you must stay without food and water throughout the day. Eating the right food can avoid headaches and dizziness. Hence, always choose food items rich in complex carbs and proteins to keep your hunger pangs at bay. So, don't miss out on Sargi!
The first Karwa Chauth is a meaningful festival for newly married couples. The newly married woman is showered with blessings and gifts by her immediate family members when she observes her first Karwa Chauth for the long life of her husband. On this event, the mother-in-law must personally give the Sargi to her new daughter-in-law.
Women observing this occasion must apply Mehendi or Henna on their hands. The aroma and color of Mehendi are meant to add to the happiness and bliss in a couple's life. Apply the Mehendi a couple of days in advance to ensure enough time for the Mehendi to darken on your hands.
For the Karwa Chauth celebrations, wear your best bright and beautiful traditional outfits. Women observing the fast can opt for red colors. The color red signifies eternal love. They can also wear yellow or green clothes. Thus, opting for these colors will be apt for Karva Chauth 2024. Don't forget to pair your outfit with beautiful jewelry and Bindi for you to shine!
Wearing Mangalsutra is a must on this day! It is a necklace worn by married Hindu women. It signifies a blissful and harmonious married life. Mangalsutra is believed to protect the marriage and the husband. This pious necklace also strengthens the bond shared by the couple.
The Karwa Chauth Vrat can be broken only when the husbands make their wives drink water. Hence, you must drink water from your husband's hand after worshiping the Moon. If your husband is not at home, remember him and drink the water. Drinking the water and eating the first bite of food from your husband's hand symbolizes the love and bond between the husband and wife.
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Steer clear of white or black color on Karwa Chauth. Wearing black clothes is not considered auspicious during any Puja in Hindu culture; hence, wearing black clothes on Karwa Chauth is also not regarded as good. Similarly, white is also considered inauspicious, as this color is worn by women whose husbands have passed away. Therefore, avoid wearing white colored clothes on this day.
The married women observing Karwa Chauth should not use needles, knives, or scissors.
Do not donate anything in white color, like white clothes, curd, rice, milk, white sweets, etc., to anyone on Karwa Chauth.
On this occasion, fasting women should not abuse, badmouth, or hurt others' feelings, especially elders. You should be polite, spread love to people around you, and avoid fighting or arguing. Most importantly, you should not quarrel with your husband, as it will give rise to negativity, and you will not get the fruits of this strenuous fast. You should have positive thoughts, stay calm and patient, and think about doing noble deeds. This occasion is all about strengthening the bond and celebrating togetherness.
Most importantly, the day is meant to celebrate married women and their bond with their spouses, so make sure to enjoy the day. Comfort is vital, so don't exert yourself!
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Karwa Chauth is celebrated with immense zeal. However, compared to the Southern states of India, Karwa Chauth is more popular in the North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. In these states, the festival is celebrated grandly with all its rituals.
Karwa Chauth is an occasion marked by celebrations, fasting, and praying. The enthusiasm levels are unmatched for this day, and married women make huge preparations to make the most of this occasion and celebrate it to the fullest.
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