New Delhi: This year, Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Observed every year on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) in the Hindu month of Kartik, this day is particularly meaningful for married women in India. Women fast on this day from sunrise until the moon appears, praying for their husbands’ health, long life, and prosperity.
Karwa Chauth falls on October 20 this year, with special moonrise and puja timings. In accordance with astrology, the Puja Muhurat (auspicious time) will begin at 5:46 PM and conclude at 7:02 PM. At 7:58 PM, the moon is expected to rise, marking the break of fast for women and the offering of Arghya (water offering).
Here’s a quick look at the key timings:
Karwa Chauth 2024 Puja Timings
Event
Timing
Karwa Chauth Puja Start
5:46 PM
Karwa Chauth Puja End
7:02 PM
Moonrise (Chandrodaya)
7:58 PM
Women traditionally prepare puja offerings with earthen pots (Karwa), sieves (Chalni), and sweets and fruits. As soon as the moon rises, they look at their husbands through the sieve, completing the day’s rituals.
Auspicious Yogas on Karwa Chauth 2024
Several rare and auspicious Yogas (planetary alignments) coincide with Karwa Chauth this year. Prayers performed on this day are believed to become even more powerful through these Yogas, thereby intensifying the positive impact of the rituals.
Here are the Yogas on Karwa Chauth 2024 and their significance:
Yoga
Significance
Budhaditya Yoga
Promotes intellectual growth and enhances decision-making abilities.
Masaptak Yoga
Helps in creating balance and harmony in relationships.
Gajakesari Raj Yoga
Known to bring prosperity, happiness, and success.
Shasha Raj Yoga
Provides strength and mental clarity, helping people overcome challenges.
It is believed that the presence of these Yogas will enhance the spiritual benefits of Karwa Chauth and bring prosperity and harmony to those who observe it.
Significance of Karwa Chauth Rituals
Karwa Chauth is an occasion where the moon holds immense significance. Women offer Arghya (water) to the moon as a gesture of respect, praying for the well-being and long life of their husbands. Karwa Mata is also worshipped on this day along with the moon.
After a full day of fasting, women look at their husbands through a sieve after seeing the moon, symbolically filtering out negativity and wishing for a prosperous, long-lasting marriage. Rituals such as this are regarded as sacred, reinforcing the marriage bond by praying for the success and long life of the husband.
(Disclaimer: This article provides information based on religious beliefs and traditions. It is important to note that these practices vary, and individuals may have different interpretations of the festival’s rituals. News9 Live does not confirm or validate these religious beliefs.)
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