Is Karwa Chauth 2024 on October 20 or 21? Know exact date, timing, puja vidhi, moon rise, sargi and more

Karwa Chauth 2024:?Karwa Chauth is a significant festival for Hindus, especially for married women who observe a Nirjala fast (a fast without food and water) from dawn until dusk. They pray to Goddess Gauri, also known as Chauth Mata, for the well-being and long life of their husbands. This festival is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm throughout India. In some regions, unmarried women also participate in this fast to seek a suitable life partner. In 2024, Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Karwa Chauth 2024 Date and Timing

According to the Panchang, the Karwa Chauth 2024 date is Sunday, October 20. Here are the important timing for the festival:

Karwa Chauth 2024: History?

The story of Karwa Chauth goes back to Karva Devi, whose husband was attacked by a crocodile, and Savitri, who pleaded with Yama, the god of death, to bring her husband back. Another tale tells of Draupadi, who became worried when Arjun went to the Nilgiris to meditate. She asked Krishna for help to keep him safe.

According to the legend, Krishna told Draupadi to fast for Arjun, just like Parvati did for her husband, Shiva. However, Drik Panchang connects the story of Karwa Chauth to Veeravati, a woman who loved her husband deeply. Veeravati had seven brothers who cared for her very much. One day, while visiting her family, she decided to observe a nirjala vrat (a fast without water) for her husband. Unfortunately, she became weak from hunger and fainted.

Her brothers were worried and begged her to eat, but Veeravati refused, saying she was waiting for the moon to rise. To help her, her brothers climbed a peepal tree and held a light behind a sieve to trick her into thinking the moon had appeared, hoping she would break her fast.

Sadly, the moment she broke her fast without seeing the moon, her husband died. She was heartbroken. However, Indrani, the wife of Indra, came to comfort her and advised her to fast every month for a year so her husband could return to life.

In the end, her patience paid off, and her husband came back. Because of this story, married Hindu women observe a fast on Karwa Chauth, praying to Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha, and Karwa Mata for the long life of their husbands.

What is Sargi on Karwa Chauth 2024?

Sargi is a vital aspect of the morning rituals on Karwa Chauth. It is prepared by the mother-in-law for her daughter-in-law and consists of various dishes such as parantha, matthi, seviyan, sweets, and fruits, all chosen based on the daughter-in-law's preferences. The food should be sattvik (pure) and is consumed before sunrise. Women wake up early, prepare, and enjoy this meal to provide strength for the day ahead.

Karwa Chauth 2024: Puja Vidhi (Rituals)

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the Karwa Chauth puja vidhi:

• Early Rising: Women wake up before sunrise and take a holy bath.
• Sargi Consumption: They eat the sargi with family before sunrise.
• Fasting Begins: After sunrise, women refrain from eating or drinking until moonrise.
• Afternoon Preparations: Women prepare the food for the Bhog, which includes sabzi-poori, kheer, and halwa.
• Dressing Up: Women get dressed in traditional attire like sarees or lehengas and adorn themselves with gold jewellery.
• Puja Room Setup: The puja room is cleaned, and a Karwa Chauth calendar or photo is placed on the wall.
• Setting Up the Karwa: Wheat seeds are spread, and an earthen pot filled with water (Karwa) is placed on top. A tilak is applied on the Karwa and the photo of Chauth Mata, and a kalawa is tied around the pot.
• Thali Preparation: A thali is prepared for the Bhog, along with Dakshina and a saree for the mother-in-law.
• Offering to the Goddess: Vermillion and garlands are offered to the goddess.
• Reciting the Katha: Women take durva leaves, flowers, and wheat seeds in their hands, recite the Karwa Chauth Katha, and pray for blessings.
• Completing Rituals: After finishing all rituals, the durva leaves, flowers, and wheat seeds are tied in the pallu of their saree or dupatta.
• Seeking Blessings: The bayna (gift) is given to the mother-in-law, followed by blessings from her by touching her feet.
• Moon Sighting: After sighting the moon, water is offered along with the durva leaves, flowers, and wheat seeds tied in the dupatta.
• Husband's Blessings: Women touch their husband's feet and seek his blessings.
• Breaking the Fast: Finally, women break their fast and enjoy a meal of sattvik food.

How to Break the Fast on Karwa Chauth 2024?

As the fast comes to an end, women eagerly await the moonrise. Here’s how to break the Karwa Chauth fast correctly:

• Sight the Moon: Use a sieve to view the moon.
• Gaze at Your Husband: After spotting the moon, first see your husband through the sieve.
• Perform Aarti: Perform aarti for both the moon and your husband.
• Seek Blessings: Touch your husband's feet and seek blessings from your in-laws.
• Breaking the Fast: Begin by drinking water, followed by some sweets, and then eat only sattvik food.
• Dietary Restrictions: Avoid using onion, garlic, eggs, and meat.

This Karwa Chauth 2024, honour the traditions, cherish the rituals, and celebrate the bond of love and devotion with your husband. Enjoy the festivities with joy and gratitude!

Happy Karwa Chauth 2024!

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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