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Karwa Chauth is one of the most crucial festivals celebrated by Hindu married women (and even unmarried ones in some communities across India). They observe fast throughout the day and abstain from drinking or eating after sunrise and before sighting the moon. Hence, it is believed to be one of the toughest fasts of all.
It is believed that if a married woman fasts on this day, Gods and Goddesses will bless their husbands with longevity. On the other hand, unmarried girls and women fast on Karwa Chauth to be blessed with a suitable partner, to honour family traditions, and to follow their faith. No matter what the purpose of fasting is, by the end of it, everyone gets restless. Know the puja muhurat here so that you can plan your day accordingly.
Karwa Chauth 2024: Date And Time
Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on October 20, 2024, which is a Sunday. It’s a cue for all loving partners to give their better halves a day off and offer to prepare food for them. The tiring task, which many people will swear by, is not abstaining from food but water. Moreover, as the time for moon sighting inches closer, many people get restless.
You must have heard them saying that while the day goes by in a jiffy, the evening feels like a week. The timing for fasting will begin at 6:25am (the time of sunrise), and you will be able to break the fast at 7:54pm after sighting the moon. For Karwa Chauth puja, the muhurat will begin at 5:46pm and end at 7:02pm.
Karwa Chauth Legends
One of the popular stories behind the celebration of Karwa Chauth is the story of Veeravati who started fasting for her husband. One year, she fainted because of the fasting rituals and refused to eat anything until she could see the moon.
Veeravati’s brothers tricked her into believing that the moon had risen which made her break the fast before the actual time. Soon after, she heard the news of her husband’s death and prayed to Goddess Parvati. She suggested Veeravati fast again with the utmost devotion which brought back her husband. Therefore, it is believed that the unwavering love and faith of a wife can keep her husband safe.
Another story is of Karva who tied a cotton yarn around a crocodile and saved her husband’s life. When Yama, the God of Death, came, she requested him to send the crocodile to hell. God refused, and Karva told him that she would curse him. Terrified, Yama agreed not only to send the animal to hell but also to bless Karva’s husband with longevity.
A popular mythological story is associated with a woman named Savitri. It is believed that her husband Prince Satyavan was destined to die within a year of their marriage. However, Savitri performed penance and worshipped Yama to persuade him so that her husband could live longer. Her tapasya led the God of Death to bow before her wish, and hence, she lived a long life with her husband.
