Mumbai: Karwa Chauth, a significant festival for married Hindu women, will be observed this year on Sunday, October 20, 2024. This festival, which involves fasting and prayers for the health and longevity of husbands, holds deep cultural significance, particularly in North India.
Women throughout the country undertake a rigorous fast, abstaining from both food and water until they can see the moon. On this day, devotees pay homage to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Kartikeya, and the Moon God. Once the moon is sighted and the associated rituals are performed, they break their fast by looking at their husband’s face through a sieve.
Karwa Chauth 2024 tithi and puja muhurat
Karwa Chauth Vrat start: October 20, 2024, at 6:46 AM
Karwa Chauth Vrat end: October 21, 2024, at 4:16 AM
Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat: October 20, 2024, from 5:46 pm to 7:02 pm
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi (the fourth day) will commence at 6:46 am on October 20 and conclude at 4:16 am the following day. The auspicious time for performing the Karwa Chauth Puja falls between 5:46 pm and 7:02 pm, making it an ideal window for women to offer prayers and conduct rituals in honour of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
Moonrise time for Karwa Chauth 2024
The timing of the moonrise is crucial during Karwa Chauth, as women can only break their fast after sighting the moon and performing an Arghya (water offering). After this, women may offer prayers to the moon, gaze upon their husbands’ faces, and finally conclude their fast.
It’s important to note that moonrise times may vary across different regions, so it is advisable to check local timings for accuracy.
Karwa Chauth Puja Mantra
Here are Mantras considered auspicious for Karwa Chauth Puja:
1. Parvati Mata Mantra
“Dehi saubhagya aarogyam dehi me param sukham. Santaan dehi dhanam dehi sarvakamaanshcha dehi me.”
It means:
“O Mother Parvati, grant me good fortune and health and bestow upon me supreme happiness. Bless me with children, wealth, and the fulfilment of all my desires.”
2. Ganesh Puja Mantra
“Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurume Deva, Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada.”
3. Shiva Puja Mantra
“Om Namah Shivay.”
4. Kartikeya’s mantra
“Om Shanmukhay Namah.”
5. Moon God Worship Mantra
“Om Somay Namah.”