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Karva Chauth has special significance in Hindu religion. On this day, married women observe a fast for the long life of their husbands. Also, unmarried girls can also observe this fast. This fast is observed to get the desired groom. This festival is mostly celebrated in North India. In Gujarat we observe the same fast as Vadsavitri. However, now Karva Chauth is also celebrated in Gujarat.
On this day women observe Nirjala fast till the moon rises.
On this day, women observe Nirjala fast till the moon rises. This year Karva Chauth will be celebrated on 20th October. Besides, 5 Rajyoga are also being formed on this day. Due to which the importance of this day has increased even more. Let us know the date, Bhadra time and religious significance of Karva Chauth…
These 5 Rajyoga are being formed
According to the Vedic calendar, on this day Gajakesari Rajyoga is being formed in Taurus due to the conjunction of Moon and Jupiter. Apart from this, there will be Mahalakshmi Yoga, Shash Yoga, Samasaptak Yoga and Budhaditya Rajyoga on this day.
Karva Chauth 2024 date
According to the astrological calendar, Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik month is starting on 19th October at 6.16 pm and Chaturthi Tithi will remain till 3.48 pm on 20th October. Chaturthi Tithi will fall on 20th October in Udayakaal. Therefore, it will be auspicious to observe Kar Choth fast on 20th October only.
Shadow of Bhadra on Karva Chauth
According to astrological calculations, the shadow of Bhadra will remain on Kara Chauth from 06:25 am to 06:47 am.
Importance of Karva Chauth
On the day of Karva Chauth, women observe Nirja fast for the long life of their husbands. According to the scriptures, Mother Parvati had observed the fast of Karva Chauth to attain Shiva. It was only after this fast that she got married to Shiva. There is a custom of Sargi in many places during Karva Chauth fast. Sargi is given by the mother-in-law to the daughters-in-law, which includes dry fruits, fruits, sweets and makeup items. Besides, there is also a tradition of special worship of the Moon on this day. On the other hand, worshiping Kara Mata on the fourth day of Kara Choth increases good fortune and marital life remains happy.