As the auspicious festival of Karwa Chauth approaches, married women across India prepare to observe a day-long fast for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. This year, Karwa Chauth falls on October 20, 2024, and involves various rituals, including the sighting of the moon. Here’s everything you need to know about the moon timings and puja muhurat for this significant occasion.
Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi explains, “According to the Panchang, the fast of Karwa Chauth is observed on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik month every year.” This year, the fast begins at 6:46 AM on October 20 and concludes at 4:16 AM on October 21, 2024.
The timing of the moonrise varies across different cities in India. Here are the expected moonrise times for major cities on Karwa Chauth:
| City | Moonrise Time |
Ghaziabad |
8:11 PM |
Noida |
8:14 PM |
New Delhi |
8:15 PM |
Dehradun |
7:09 PM |
Kolkata |
7:46 PM |
Bangalore |
7:55 PM |
Gurugram |
8:16 PM |
Chandigarh |
7:54 PM |
Faridabad |
8:04 PM |
Amritsar |
7:54 PM |
Ambala |
7:55 PM |
Bhopal |
8:29 PM |
Indore |
8:25 PM |
Ahmedabad |
7:38 PM |
Surat |
7:40 PM |
Jaipur |
7:54 PM |
Agra |
8:16 PM |
Lucknow |
8:05 PM |
Bareilly |
7:46 PM |
Varanasi |
7:32 PM |
Kanpur |
7:32 PM |
Chennai |
8:43 PM |
Pune |
8:56 PM |
Mumbai |
8:59 PM |
The puja muhurat for Karwa Chauth is crucial for performing rituals correctly. This year, the Bhadra period will last for 21 minutes from 6:25 AM to 6:46 AM, which will not affect the worship period. The shubh muhurat for puja will begin at 5:46 PM and last until 7:02 PM. Women will gather during this time to perform rituals dedicated to Goddess Gauri and other deities, seeking blessings for their husbands’ health and prosperity.
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