Mumbai: Karwa Chauth is an important festival in Hindu culture. It’s celebrated by married women, who fast for their husbands’ health, long life, and success. The festival is mostly observed in North India. Women believe fasting brings happiness to their marriage and prosperity to the family.
On this day, women dress in 16 bridal ornaments, known as solah shringar. They pray to Goddess Chauth Mata and Lord Shiva’s family. The fast ends after praying to the moon, which is the key ritual. Let’s look at the significance of Karwa Chauth, the rituals, and what items are needed for the puja thali.
Karwa Chauth shows the strong bond between husband and wife. Married women fast to pray for their husbands’ well-being. They believe it brings marital happiness, shields them from negativity, and ensures family prosperity.
Karwa Chauth 2024 date and timings
In 2024, Karwa Chauth will be on Sunday, October 20. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 6:46 AM on October 20 and ends at 4:16 AM on October 21. The fast will be on October 20, based on the day’s moonrise.
Essential Items for Karwa Chauth Puja Thali
Here’s a list of essential items you need for the puja thali:
Item
Significance
Karwa (Water Pot)
A clay or brass pot filled with water and rice. Used for the puja.
Sieve (Chhalni)
Women use it to look at the moon and their husband’s face.
Diya (Lamp)
Lit during the moon’s aarti and the husband’s aarti.
Sindoor (Vermilion)
Symbol of a married woman. Applied on the forehead after the prayer.
Rice (Akshat)
Rice is offered to the gods. It symbolises purity.
Sweets (Mithai)
Represents love and sweetness. Shared with the husband after the fast.
Fruits and Flowers
These are offered to the gods as a sign of prosperity.
Karwa Chauth Rituals
Women wake up early to eat Sargi, given by their mothers-in-law. After that, they start the fast, and avoid food and water for the rest of the day.
In the evening, women gather to pray to Goddess Chauth Mata and Lord Shiva’s family. They dress like brides and use their puja thali to perform the rituals.
Once the moon rises, women look at it through the sieve, offer water (Arghya), and then see their husband’s face through the sieve. This is the final step before breaking the fast.
Why the Sieve is Important on Karwa Chauth
The sieve holds special meaning during Karwa Chauth. Women use it to filter out negativity. The act of looking at the moon and their husbands symbolises love, purity, and trust in marriage.
In 2024, Karwa Chauth coincides with special celestial alignments. This makes the festival more lucky for some. Certain zodiac signs may experience financial gain and extra blessings during this time.
Karwa Chauth 2024
Karwa Chauth is a day filled with love and devotion between married couples. The rituals, fasting, and preparation of the puja thali are meant to bring prosperity and long life to the marriage. Make sure you have all the essential items in your thali to fully enjoy this spiritual day.
(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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