Karwa Chauth 2024: Date, muhurat, rituals, and moonrise timings in Nepal, Mauritius, Pakistan, UAE, UK & other countries

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timing around the world: Karwa Chauth is an important Hindu festival celebrated by married women in India and across the world. It is also known as Karak Chaturthi. The word ¡®Karwa¡¯ or ¡®Karak¡¯ refers to a small clay pot, which is used to offer water (Argha) to the moon during the rituals. On this day, women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for the long life and good health of their husbands. The festival involves special prayers, rituals, and traditions, with the clay pot playing a central role.

Although Karwa Chauth is primarily observed in northern India, it is now celebrated by Indian communities in many other countries, including Canada, Nepal, Mauritius, Pakistan, UAE, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Let¡¯s take a look at when Karwa Chauth will be observed in these countries in 2024.

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timings in India

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timings in Nepal

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timings in Mauritius

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timings in Pakistan

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timings in UAE

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timings in Australia

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timings in United Kingdom (UK)

Karwa Chauth 2024 date & timings in New Zealand

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The Significance of Karwa Chauth

Karwa Chauth holds immense importance for married Hindu women, as they observe a strict fast, known as 'Nirjala Vrat,' where they do not consume any food or water throughout the day. The fast is observed for the longevity and good health of their husbands. Women pray to Chauth Mata (also known as Gauri Mata) for blessings, and the fast is broken after the moonrise.

The festival is not just about fasting but also involves women dressing up in traditional attire, applying mehendi, and adorning themselves with jewellery and makeup. In the evening, women offer water to the moon from the Karwa (clay pot) and break their fast only after seeing the moon.

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How to Break the Karwa Chauth Fast

To ensure the Karwa Chauth fast is broken correctly, here¡¯s a simple step-by-step guide:

Prepare the Thali

The thali (plate) should contain a diya (oil lamp), a glass of water, a few traditional snacks like mathris, and some flowers.

Wait for the Moon

Once the moon rises, prepare yourself for the ritual by wearing traditional clothes. Women usually look at the moon through a sieve before starting the next steps.

Offer Water to the Moon

Using the lota (water vessel) from the thali, pour water in the direction of the moon as an offering. Alongside, women also offer mathris or other small food items to the moon.

Look at Your Husband Through the Sieve

After offering water to the moon, women look at their husbands through the sieve, symbolising their love and dedication.

Break the Fast

The husband then helps his wife break the fast by giving her the first sip of water and a piece of food, which ends the day¡¯s fast.

Seek Blessings

After breaking the fast, it is customary to seek blessings from the elders in the family.

Enjoy Dinner

The day ends with a lovely meal shared by the family after the long hours of fasting.

Happy Karwa Chauth 2024 to all!!

Note: Dates and timings may change; the details provided are based on current information.

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