When is Karva Chauth tomorrow or day after tomorrow? Know the exact date and time of moonrise

Karwa Chauth 2024 Date:Karva Chauth is an important and auspicious fast of Hindu religion, which is mainly celebrated in North India. This fast is especially observed by married women for the long life and good health of their husbands. This festival is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. It is not only a religious ritual but also a special occasion to strengthen the bond of love and trust between husband and wife. On the day of Karva Chauth, women wake up early in the morning and eat sargi (which is given by the mother-in-law). After this, she fasts for the whole day and in the evening, after doing sixteen adornments, she worships Karva Mata, Lord Ganesha and the Moon.

During the worship of Karva Mata, Karva (earthen pot) has special significance, which women keep in their lap and listen to the story. After the puja, women wait for the moon to rise at night. After looking at the moon through a sieve, Arghya is offered and then the fast is broken by drinking water from the husband's hands or eating sweets. This tradition of seeing the moon and breaking the fast by the husband is considered to be the most important ritual of Karva Chauth.

when is karva chauth

If you have any confusion regarding the date of Karva Chauth, then let us tell you that this year Karva Chauth will be celebrated on 20 October 2024. Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on 20th October at 6:46 am and will end on 21st October at 4:16 am. Therefore, Karva Chauth will be celebrated on 20th October only.

Auspicious time of Karva Chauth Puja

The auspicious time to perform puja on Karva Chauth is from 5:46 pm to 7:02 pm on 20th October. During this time, Karva Mata, Moon and Lord Ganesha are worshipped, due to which special benefits of fasting are obtained.

moon rise time

The fast on Karva Chauth is completed only when women break the fast by offering Arghya to the moon. According to the calendar, this year the moon will rise on October 20 at 7:54 pm. Women can break their fast by offering Arghya to the moon. The full benefits of this holy fast can be achieved by following the correct worship method and time in Karva Chauth 2024.