Every year on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, women observe a Nirjala fast for the longevity of their husbands, this day is called Karva Chauth. Women break this fast after seeing the moon at night and seeing the husband’s face with a sieve. This fast is observed on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha and this year this date is falling on Sunday, 24 October. It is believed that this time after 5 years on Karva Chauth, this auspicious yoga is being formed that the fast of Karva Chauth will be worshiped in Rohini Nakshatra. Apart from this, even if this fast is observed on Sunday, the auspicious effect of this Sun God will also affect this fast.
Importance of Karva Chauth Vrat
Regarding the fasting of Karva Chauth, it has been told in the scriptures that not only does the husband live longer, but by observing this fast, all the problems of married life are also removed and good luck is attained. It is said that by observing the fast of Suhag, one gets good luck and the family stays away from trouble. It is said that worshiping Goddess Parvati, Shiva, and Kartikeya on this day gives auspicious results.
Karva Chauth date and time
This time the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is falling on 24th October. This day is falling on Sunday. This time the fast of Karva Chauth will be kept on October 24. Chaturthi Tithi will start on 24th October at 3:1 am on Sunday and will end on 25th October at 5:43 am.
How to worship Karva Chauth fast
On the day of Karva Chauth, Sargi is consumed in the morning after taking a bath and after taking the blessings of all the elders of the house, the fast is started. The fast of Karva Chauth is observed throughout the day and after that, in the evening, the fasting of Karva Chauth is worshiped by law by sitting in front of Tulsi. Before the moon rises, keep incense-lamp, roli, akshat, flowers, and sweets on the plate. Fill the water for offering Arghya in the Karve and then after the moon rises, break the fast after seeing the husband’s face through a sieve.