Karwa Chauth 2024 Date: Is Karva Chauth on 20 or 21 October? All You Need To Know

Karwa Chauth is one of the most celebrated festivals by married Hindu women and symbolizes the love, commitment and devotion between husband and wife. This day is considered a day when women seek longevity and happiness from their husbands through fasting and special prayers.

On this day, married women (and sometimes even unmarried women who wish to have a good life partner) strictly fast from sunrise to moonrise. Fasting is considered a symbol of their love and sacrifice for their husbands.

Karva Chauth 2024 Dates and Shubh Muhurat

Karwa Chauth is celebrated during Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Kartik (according to Purnimanta calendar). For those who follow the Amanta calendar, such as in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and parts of southern India, this festival is celebrated in the month of Ashwin. Although the names of the months differ, Kavajos is celebrated on the same day in all regions of India. Karwa Chauth 2024 celebrations will be held on Saturday, October 20.

Here is the complete schedule of Karva Chauth 2024:

event

date and time

Kava Jos

October 20, 2024

Kawar Jos Pooja Muhurat

October 20, 2024 05:46 to 07:02 pm

Kavajos Upavasa time

October 20, 2024 06:25 am to 07:54 pm

Chaturthi Tithi Start

October 20, 2024 06:46

Chaturtiti ends

October 21, 2024 04:16

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What’s the story behind Kava Joes?

Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha is often associated with several legends, the most famous one of which is the story of Veeravati, a queen whose fierce love and devotion saved the life of her husband. According to legend, Veeravati met Karwa Chauth for the first time after her marriage. However, she could not bear the hunger and fainted. Her brothers, trying to comfort her, tricked her into believing that the moon had risen, prompting her to break her fast prematurely. Unfortunately, not long after, she received news of her husband’s death. Heartbroken, she prayed to Goddess Parvati, who advised her to complete her fast with utmost devotion. Her husband is miraculously resurrected, symbolizing unwavering faith and the power of love.

All in all, Karwa Chauth 2024 is a perfect blend of tradition, love and faith where women express their devotion to their husbands through a day of fasting and prayers. The holiday has evolved over time, incorporating traditional customs and modern elements, but its core message remains the same: the enduring bond of love and respect between married couples.

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