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Karwa Chauth 2024: Date, Significance, Sargi, and Auspicious Timings

Karwa Chauth is an important festival observed by married women, particularly in North India, where they fast for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands. In 2024, Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on October 20, 2024. This festival falls on the Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of the Kartika month every year.

On this day, women observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, abstaining from food and water, and break the fast after sighting the moon in the evening. The day is marked by prayers for marital bliss and is considered highly auspicious for married women.

2024 Karwa Chauth Date and Time

Event	Details
Date of Karwa Chuth	October 20, 2024
Chaturthi Tithi Start	October 20, 2024, at 9:15 AM
Chaturthi Tithi End	October 21, 2024, at 10:23 AM
Sargi Timing	Before sunrise, typically around 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM
Moonrise Timing	Approximately 8:24 PM on October 20, 2024
Significance	Fasting for the long life, health, and prosperity of the husband
Sargi Components	Fruits, sweets, dry fruits, light food like parathas, etc.
Evening Puja	Karwa Mata’s Puja and listening to Karwa Chauth Katha
Breaking the Fast	After moonrise, by offering water to the moon and drinking water given by the husband

Significance of Karwa Chauth

Karwa Chauth is more than just a religious festival; it symbolizes the deep bond between husband and wife. By observing this fast, women seek the blessings of a long and prosperous married life. Traditionally, the fast starts before sunrise with the consumption of Sargi, which is prepared and given by the mother-in-law. The fast is then concluded after offering prayers to the moon and breaking the fast with water provided by the husband, symbolizing the strength of their relationship.

Sargi: The Traditional Meal

Sargi is an essential part of the Karwa Chauth tradition. It is a pre-dawn meal provided by the mother-in-law and typically includes fruits, sweets, dry fruits, and light food to sustain the woman throughout the day of fasting. This meal gives energy and ensures that women can observe the fast without any health concerns.

Karwa Chauth Rituals

Sargi: Consumed before sunrise to provide energy for the day-long fast.
Day-long Fast: Women observe a Nirjala Vrat, meaning they do not consume water or food during the day.
Evening Puja: After sunset, women gather to perform a special puja, listen to the Karwa Chauth Katha, and prepare for the moonrise.
Moonrise and Breaking the Fast: The fast is broken after sighting the moon, offering Arghya (water) to it, and taking the first sip of water from the husband

Importance of Moonrise in Karwa Chauth

The time of moonrise is particularly significant for women observing Karwa Chauth. In 2024, the moon is expected to rise around 8:24 PM. Women eagerly wait for this moment to break their fast after offering water to the moon and praying for their husband's long life.