According to Drik Panchang, Karwa Chauth fasting is done during the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’. The origin of Karwa Chauth can be traced back to Mahabharata when Savitri had begged the God of Death Lord Yama for her husband’s soul. Another episode in the epic talks about Pandavas and their wife Draupadi. It is said that Arjuna went to the Nilgiris to pray and meditate for a few days, worried about his safety Draupadi, sought her friend 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.
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This year, the festival will be celebrated on October 24. The fasting timing is between 6.27 am and 8.07 pm and puja muhurat is from 5.43 pm to 6.59 pm. Moonrise is expected any time after 8.07 pm.
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The festival gets its name from ‘karva’ which means ‘earthen pots’ used to store wheat, and ‘chauth’ meaning the fourth day. Women buy new earthen pots or karwa and decorate them by putting in gifts like bangles, bindis and sweets inside. They exchange their karwas with other married women and perform the rituals.
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The couple wished everyone a Happy Karwachauth by posting these beautiful pictures:
Every year, married women and those of marriageable age celebrate the festival of Karwa Chauth. They fast for an entire day so that they are blessed with a long and healthy life for their husbands. Click here to know what 'vrat katha' means.
Mahhi posted a photo for Karwa Chauth on Instagram, looking lovely in red, while her husband Jay Bhanushali remains locked inside the Bigg Boss house while doing the show's 15th edition.
The singer wrote,"Every single woman deserves a huge appreciation for fasting throughout the day!
Happy Karwa Chauth ♥?".
The actress wished her Instagram audience on the festive occasion:
Karwa Chauth is extremely popular in the country, especially in the northern states. Here's a look at how people prepared for Karwa Chauth. Check out this gallery!
The actress looked radiant as she wore her 19 year old wedding lehenga, designed by Manish Malhotra, paired with the Bulgari mangalsutra:
The actor was all smiles as she wore a traditional outfit and posed for the camera:
Even in the pandemic, people are making sure they celebrate the day with their loved ones, following all safety protocols. If, however, your are one of those who is not with their special someone, here are some wishes that you can share with them.
Dressing up is an intrinsic part of the Karwa Chauth celebration, because it is essentially the celebration of marriage. As such, married women usually appy henna on their hands before the evening rituals. A woman was photographed getting mehendi applied on her hands in New Delhi on Saturday. (Express photo by Praveen Khanna)
Karwa Chauth is celebrated every year in India on a full-moon day. On this day, married women follow a certain set of rituals like fasting and dressing up as newly-weds as they pray for a long and happy marital life. Here are some Karwa Chauth wishes, images, quotes, messages, and cards that you can share with your loved ones.
The festival falls on the fourth day of the Kartik month in the lunisolar calendar, and the moon plays an important role, because only after sighting it can people break their fast. If the moon is not visible, as a a symbolic gesture, the fast is broken anyway, when people find out about the exact timing of its appearance.
The fasting timing this year is between 6.27 am and 8.07 pm on October 24, and puja muhurat is from 5.43 pm to 6.59 pm. Moonrise is expected any time after 8.07 pm. Click here to read city-wise moon rise timings.
Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma Chahal, for whom it will be the first Karwa Chauth after marriage, wants to make the day extra special. Speaking with Indian Express, she said, "The festival has always fascinated me as it celebrates the marital bond and timeless promise. For my first Karwa Chauth, I planned everything in advance, right from my ethnic attire to my morning sargi. I wanted it to be a truly special and memorable experience for Yuzvendra and me."
Read the full interview here.