Karwa Chauth is a highly significant festival among Hindu women, especially in North India. This year it will be celebrated on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Karwa Chauth is mainly observed by married women, who observe a day-long fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands. The fast is unique because it is observed without consuming any food or water. Most women do not break the fast until they see the moon in the late evening.
Some husbands have also started fasting alongside their wives, showing solidarity and support. While Karwa Chauth traditionally was observed only by married women, in modern times, some unmarried women fast to seek a good husband.
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The tradition of Sargi involves consuming a pre-dawn meal before the fast begins. The ideal time to have Sargi is two hours before sunrise. On October 20, sunrise will occur at 6:25 AM. Therefore, women should complete their Sargi by 4:25 AM to begin their fast properly.
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Karwa Chauth 2024: Significance
Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi during the Kartik month according to the Purnimanta calendar followed in North India. In religious texts such as Dharamasindhu and Vratraj, Karwa Chauth is also referred to as Karaka Chaturthi. The term "Karwa" or "Karaka" signifies a small pitcher used in the puja, which is later donated for the well-being of the family.
The fasting on Karwa Chauth is primarily dedicated to Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped for her unwavering marital devotion. Women also worship Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata, who are representations of Parvati.
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Rituals and Deity Worship
On Karwa Chauth, married women perform various rituals, including:
- Mehndi application: Women apply henna a day before Karwa Chauth.
- Fasting: A day-long fast is observed without food or water.
- Dressing up: Women dress up like brides before the Karwa Chauth puja.
- Worshipping Goddess Parvati: The puja is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, followed by the worship of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya, and Lord Ganesha.
- Moon sighting: Women break their fast after sighting the moon and offering water (Arghya) to it.
The fast is concluded after the husband offers water to his wife, symbolizing the end of the fast.
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Karwa Chauth is a celebration of marital love, dedication, and spiritual connection. The rituals and customs associated with it continue to inspire devotion, not just for the husband, but for the prosperity and longevity of the entire family.
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