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Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
Karwa Chauth fasting is done during Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Kartik and according to Amanta calendar followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Southern India it is Ashwin month which is current during Karwa Chauth. However, it is just the name of the month which differs and in all states Karwa Chauth is observed on the same day.
Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi a fasting day observed for Lord Ganesha. The fasting of Karwa Chauth and its rituals are observed by married women for the long life of their husband. Married women worship Lord Shiva and His family including Lord Ganesha and break the fast only after sighting and making the offerings to the moon. The fasting of Karwa Chauth is strict and observed without taking any food or even a drop of water after sunrise till the sighting of the moon in the night.
Karwa Chauth day is also known as Karak Chaturthi (करक चतुर्थी). Karwa or Karak refers to the earthen pot through which water offering, known as Argha (अर्घ), is made to the moon. Karwa is very significant during Puja and it is also given as Dan to the Brahmin or any eligible woman.
Compare to South Indian states, Karwa Chauth is more popular in North Indian states. After four days of Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is observed for the wellbeing of sons.
Karwa Chauth is a very popular festival and fast. On the day of Karwa Chauth, Hindu women observe a one-day Nirjala fast to seek long life and well-being of their husbands. This fast is completed in the evening after worshipping Chauth Mata and sighting the moon.
Karwa Chauth Calendar is used by married women for worshipping Chauth Mata. Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha is also recited and heard during Karwa Chauth Puja. The significance of Karwa Chauth Vrat is described in this story.
Ahoi Ashtami is a festival celebrated in North India in which mothers hold a fast from dawn to dusk for the well-being of their children. You can check here The Sanjh (evening) time for sighting Stars and the timings of moonrise on Ahoi Ashtami.
Beautiful and lovely Mehndi designs for Karwa Chauth are given here with pictures. The festival of Karwa Chauth is very important for Hindu women. On the day of Karwa Chauth, women wear all the sixteen adornments (Solah Shringar) including Mehndi.
This Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi will prove helpful to perform complete Karwa Chauth Puja easily. This Puja Vidhi is an authentic and simple Puja Vidhi. This Vidhi also have, Sankalpa Mantra, Devi Parvati Puja Mantra and Karwa Daan Mantra.
The story of Veeravati and her seven brothers is the most popular Karwa Chauth Story. Karwa Chauth Katha is recited for seeking complete benefits of Karwa Chauth fast. During the evening worship, women gatheres in groups to listen and narrate Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha.
Karwa Chauth Greetings with beautiful pictures of Wife watching her Husband and Lady Sighting Moon on Karwa Chauth and images of Puja Thali are available here. Make Karwa Chauth more special by sharing these Greeting cards with your loved ones.
May the Sindoor testify your prayers for your husband's longest life and prove the depth of your heartiest love. Similar Karwa Chauth Messages have been provided in both Hindi and English languages. These Karwa Chauth messages can also be sent through WhatsApp and SMS.
The festival of Atala Tadde is celebrated in various regions of South India including Andhra Pradesh, like the festival of Karva Chauth is celebrated in North India. On the day of Atala Tadde, married women of Andhra Pradesh fast for the long life of their husbands.
