In Sanatan Dharma, the festival of Karva Chauth is considered very special, in which all married women keep a fast for the long life and happy life of their husbands. Along with women, many men also keep fast for the healthy life of their wives. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped in this festival. Along with this, Karva Mata is also worshipped. In this festival of Karva Chauth, women observe waterless fast for the whole day and offer Arghya to the moon in the evening. Only after that the fast is broken.
According to religious belief, women who observe fast on Karva Chauth get blessings of a happy married life from Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. For this reason, every married woman should try to keep fast on Karva Chauth. Now the question arises that what is the exact date of Karva Chauth? Let us know.
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On which date is Karva Chauth?
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Karva Chauth is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Accordingly, Karva Chauth will be celebrated on 29th October this year. Chaturthi Tithi is starting on 29th October at 1:06 pm. For this reason, all women and men should keep fast on 29th October.
There are four auspicious times on 29th October which are very auspicious. The first Muhurta will be from 4:58 am to 5:46 am. The second Muhurta will be from 8:17 am to 9:44 am. The third Muhurta will be from 11:58 am to 12:33 pm. After this, the time from 5:42 pm to 6:30 pm is very auspicious for worship.
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Do sixteen adornments during the festival
This festival is considered very special for a happy married life. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are mainly worshiped in this festival. Along with these, Lord Ganesha and Karva Mata are worshipped. With the blessings of the Gods and Goddesses, the husbands of married women have a long life.
According to religious experts, women who observe fast on the festival of Karva Chauth should especially read or listen to the Vrat Katha. Before listening to the fast story, women should do sixteen adornments. Otherwise the fast will be considered incomplete. Women should wear bangles in their hands on this day. Mangalsutra, vermilion and bindi should be applied.
Note: This article is based on religious beliefs and calculations. We do not confirm this.