Karwa Chauth 2024: When Will the Moon Rise? Check Timings in Your City!
New Delhi, India — Karwa Chauth, a festival where married women fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands, will be celebrated across India on October 20, 2024. The day is marked by prayers, fasting from sunrise until moonrise, and offering prayers to the moon before breaking the fast. With varying moonrise times across cities, here's when you can expect to catch a glimpse of the moon in your location.
Karwa Chauth Moon Timing 2024
For those observing the fast, the most awaited moment of Karwa Chauth is the sighting of the moon. Here’s a look at the expected moonrise timings in major Indian cities:
- New Delhi: 7:54 PM
- Gurugram: 7:55 PM
- Faridabad: 7:54 PM
- Noida: 7:54 PM
- Lucknow: 7:44 PM
- Mumbai: 8:32 PM
- Kolkata: 7:11 PM
- Jaipur: 8:05 PM
- Udaipur: 8:19 PM
- Chennai: 8:20 PM
- Hyderabad: 8:18 PM
- Ahmedabad: 8:28 PM
- Chandigarh: 7:50 PM
- Shimla: 7:47 PM
- Varanasi: 7:39 PM
- Gorakhpur: 7:34 PM
For more detailed timings across smaller cities, refer to local resources or online lunar calendars.
Auspicious Time for Karwa Chauth
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Karwa Chauth falls on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) in the month of Kartik. This year, the fast will begin early in the morning before sunrise and last until the moon is visible in the evening. The most auspicious time to perform Karwa Chauth Puja is between 5:46 PM and 7:02 PM.
The Significance of Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is a deeply significant festival for married women across India. The day is dedicated to praying for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands. Traditionally, women fast throughout the day without food or water, breaking their fast only after sighting the moon and offering prayers to it.
The festival is believed to strengthen the bond of love and trust between husband and wife. The origins of Karwa Chauth date back to ancient times and were observed even during the eras of kings and queens. The tradition has continued for centuries, symbolizing the deep-rooted cultural values associated with marriage in India.
As you prepare for the festival, ensure to stay updated with the moon timings in your city, and enjoy the celebrations with your loved ones!
