Karwa Chauth
Kannada
Karwa Chauth
About Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth falls on the fourth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik (October-November). It is observed by married women who fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
Women wake up before dawn, eat Sargi (a pre-dawn meal), and observe a strict fast throughout the day, breaking it only after sighting the moon.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, Mehendi application, and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Married women observe strict fasting throughout the day for the long life of their husbands.
- Wake up before dawn and eat Sargi (pre-dawn meal).
- Observe strict fasting throughout the day.
- Apply Mehendi and dress in traditional clothes.
- Break the fast after sighting the moon in the evening.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after sighting the moon in the evening.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare Sargi and eat before dawn.
- Apply Mehendi and dress in traditional clothes.
- Perform the Karwa Chauth puja in the evening.
- Break the fast after sighting the moon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Married women observe this fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands, celebrating the sacred bond of marriage.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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