Karwa Chauth 2024: The holy day of Karva Chauth is considered very special for married women. On this day, women observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise. Food and water are abandoned during the Karva Chauth fast.
Karva Chauth fast provides women with unbroken good fortune, happiness, prosperity and a long life to their husbands. Women eagerly wait for Karva Chauth fast but know here which women should not observe Karva Chauth fast.
When is Karwa Chauth fast in October? (Karwa Chauth 2024 Date)
Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on 20 October 2024 at 06:46 am and will end on 21 October 2024 at 04:16 am.
- Karwa Chauth fasting – It will be done on 20 October 2024.
- Puja Muhurta – 05.46pm – 07.09pm
- Moonrise time – 07.54 pm
Why is Karwa Chauth fast observed? (Karwa Chauth Vrat Significance)
The fast of Karva Chauth is dedicated to Karva Mata and Ganapati Ji. It is said that due to the power of this fast, Goddess Karva’s husband got life. It is customary to observe Karva Chauth fast for the safety of husband, happy married life and prosperity of the family.
Which women should not observe Karwa Chauth fast (Karwa Chauth Vrat Niyam)
Pregnant women – Pregnant women are advised not to observe the fast of Karva Chauth, because in this fast food and water are abandoned. In such a situation, staying hungry can be harmful for your child. This is the reason why pregnant women should not observe the fast of Karva Chauth.
Virgin girls – Karva Chauth is a Suhaag festival. According to the scriptures, this fast should be observed only by married women because it is observed for the long life of the husband. Unmarried girls should not observe Karva Chauth fast.
What to do if you have menstruation – It is forbidden to do any puja during menstruation, but once the fast of Karva Chauth is started, it cannot be abandoned before doing the Udyaapan. Now, if you are on your periods on the day of Karva Chauth, then women should fast but not do puja. They can get the puja done by their husband so that the fast is not broken.
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