Karwa Chauth 2019 Highlights: Puja Vidhi, Moonrise Time: It falls during the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the month of Kartik, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
Karwa Chauth 2019 Highlights Puja Vidhi, Timings, Moonrise Time Today: Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival where women fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands’ longevity and safety. It falls during the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the month of Kartik, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
On this day, women wake up early in the morning to eat sargi, which is a traditional meal they receive from their mothers-in-law. It is only when the moon rises that they perform further rituals and break their day-long fast. After their bath, they have to take the pledge or sankalp to observe the fast earnestly, for the well-being of husbands and families.
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According to Drik Panchang, the moonrise will happen at 8.16 pm today, following which, women will be able to break their fast.
The Karwa Chauth puja muhurat is between 05.51 pm and 07.06 pm, and the Karwa Chauth upavasa time is between 06.23 am and 08.17 pm.
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Karwa Chauth is big among Bollywood celebrities and is celebrated by Anushka Sharma, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Raveena Tandon, Sunita Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, among others.
Mridula Pradhan, the wife of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Mallika Nadda, wife of BJP national working president JP Nadda are participating in the celebrations in Pitampura.
Celebrities like Mira Rajput, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Raveena Tandon, Sunita Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor observe fasting and get decked up in traditional outfits for the day.
Sonam Kapoor thanks her mother-in-law Priya Ahuja for the Sargi thaali , one of the traditions followed by families who observe Karwa Chauth.
Divya Kumar Khosla looks stunning in red sharara set that she wore for Karva Chauth celebrations. The red and gold embellished ensemble was rounded off with gold jhumkas and red bindi, that looked apt for the celebrations.
As per the tradition, Shilpa Shetty decided to go all red with her saree by Pallavi Jaipur and her jewelry from Golecha’s Jewels. She was styled by celebrity stylist Sanjana Batra. Apart from the unusual draping, the saree had a quirky frill detailing at the end.
Mira Kapoor decided to ditch the usual red and went for a bright pink bandhani print saree along with transparent PVC heels. She kept her look simple with matching choker and earrings.
Shilpa Shetty went for a red saree with a detailed collar blouse and put her look together with statement jhumkis and her hair open. She also incorporated nude lips along with basic eye makeup.
As per the tradition, Raveena Tandon steps out decked up in a bridal red suit. For the Karwa Chauth puja, she rounded up her look with a middle-parting bun and statement jhumkis.
The practice of applying mehndi holds importance and cultural value not only during weddings and festivals but also during Karwa Chauth. It is interesting to see how the design trends change every year and sometimes, even seasons.
Karwa Chauth is celebrated during the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of the Hindu month of Kartik. Traditionally, women fast on the day and pray for their husbands' long and healthy life.
Karwa Chauth is on Thursday, October 17, 2019
Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat - 05:46 PM to 07:02 PM
Duration - 01 Hour 16 Mins
Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time - 06:27 AM to 08:16 PM
Duration - 13 Hours 50 Mins
Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time - 06:27 AM to 08:16 PM
Duration - 13 Hours 50 Mins
On this day, women wake up early in the morning to eat sargi, which is a traditional meal they receive from their mothers-in-law. Here's what Shilpa Shetty shared on her Insta story.
Pheni is an important part of the Sargi thali. It is flaky rice-flour roasted in ghee. Pheni is also known as Khaja sweet or Suterfeni or Laccha. Dry fruits are known to be packed with energy and nutrients. Mathri or mathiya is a Punjabi flaky bread munchie which is spiced with carom seeds, black pepper, dry fenugreek leaves and jeera.
The origin of Karwa Chauth can be traced back to Mahabharata when Savitri begged the God of Death, Lord Yama, for her husband’s soul. Another episode in the epic talks about Pandavas and their wife Draupadi.
Arjuna went to the Nilgiris to pray and meditate for a few days, worried about his safety Draupadi sought her brother Krishna’s help. He advised her to observe a strict fast just like Goddess Parvati did for her husband Shiva’s safety. Draupadi adhered to it, and soon Arjuna returned home safely.
Observed mainly in states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Karwa Chauth falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Kartik in the lunisolar calendar. This year it is being observed on October 17.