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When to celebrate Karwa Chauth 2024: Key dates, shubh muhurat, moonrise time, and more

Karwa Chauth is all about celebrating the unbreakable bond between wives and their husbands. Happening on October 20th this year, this day is when married women go full-on fasting mode from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands’ long life and well-being. It’s not just about skipping meals—it’s a whole vibe of devotion, love, and mutual trust that couples share. And yes, the husbands get in on the action too, breaking the fast together under the moon’s glow, showing their gratitude and love. Karwa Chauth is like the OG couple goal, bringing couples closer on a spiritual and emotional level.

Mark the date! Karwa Chauth 2024

– Date: 20th October 2024

– Chaturthi tithi start: 06:46 AM, 20th October 2024

– Chaturthi Tithi End: 04:16 AM, 21st October 2024

Shubh muhurat time for Puja:

Puja muhurat: 05:46 PM to 07:03 PM

– Fasting Time: 06:27 AM to 07:53 PM (that’s a long day!)

Moonrise Time Alert:

Expect to see the moon and finally break that fast around 07:53 PM.

Karwa Chauth’s origin story

Ready for a legendary love story? Karwa Chauth traces its roots to the tale of Karwa, a wife so fierce and devoted that when a crocodile attacked her husband, she tied it up with a cotton yarn! She went straight to Lord Yama, the God of Death, and demanded justice. Intimidated by her strength and devotion, Yama sent the croc packing to hell and blessed her husband with a long life. Talk about relationship goals!

How it’s done: Karwa Chauth rituals

The fast kicks off before dawn with sargi—a special pre-dawn meal prepared by the mother-in-law. After that, it’s no food or water all day, just dedication. While fasting, women usually spend the day hanging out, applying henna, and sharing the experience with other women in their community.

As the evening approaches, they come together for prayers, sending good vibes for their husbands’ longevity. Then comes the iconic moment—spotting the moon. Women look at the moon through a sieve, and then—wait for it—they look at their husbands through the same sieve, symbolising their deep devotion. After that, it’s time for the hubbies to do their part, offering water and sweets, and of course the gifts to their wives to break the fast, and celebrating the night together.

Karwa Chauth is mostly celebrated in Northern and Central India, and it’s not just for the married ones! Unmarried women also fast, hoping to find a loving, caring partner, and their fast ends when they see the first star in the sky. It’s a tradition steeped in love, commitment, and let’s face it, some serious endurance!

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