Karva Chauth has great importance in Hindu religion. According to the Panchang, this fast is observed every year on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day, married women observe Nirjala fast for the long life of their husbands and after the evening puja, they break the fast by offering Arghya to the moon.
The fast of Karva Chauth is considered very difficult. On this day, married women keep fast from sunrise to moonrise. This festival is an example of the unbreakable relationship between husband and wife. It is said that by observing the fast of Karva Chauth and worshiping Karva Mata, one gets unbroken good fortune and marital life remains happy. In such a situation, let us know when is Karva Chauth this year and what is the auspicious time for worship on this day…
Karva Chauth 2023 date:
This year, Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is starting from 9.30 pm on Tuesday, 31st October. This date will last till 9:19 pm the next day on November 1. In such a situation, keeping in view the Udaya Tithi and the time of moonrise, the fast of Karva Chauth will be observed on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Time of moonrise on Karva Chauth:
Moonrise will be at 8:26 am on the day of Karva Chauth on 1st November. The auspicious time for worship on this day is from 5:44 pm to 7:02 pm.
An auspicious coincidence is taking place on Karva Chauth
on November 1. On the day of Karva Chauth, a coincidence of Sarvartha Siddhi and Shiva Yoga is taking place. On this day, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will be from 06:33 AM to 04:36 AM on 2nd November. Apart from this, Shivayoga will start from 02:07 pm on 1st November. Due to these two auspicious coincidences, the importance of Karva Chauth has increased further this year.
Worship method of Karva Chauth:
On the day of Karva Chauth, wake up before sunrise and take bath. After this, clean the temple and light the lamp.
Then worship the Gods and Goddesses and take a pledge of Nirjala fast.
In the evening, after taking bath again, make a plank from wheat at the place where you are going to worship Karva Chauth and then grind rice and make a picture of Karva.
After this, make Athwari of eight puris, make halwa or kheer with it and prepare a solid meal.
Shiva family is worshiped on this auspicious day. In such a situation, make the idol of Gauri from yellow colored clay and also make Lord Ganesha sit in her lap.
Now install Maa Gauri on the post and cover her with a red colored chunari and offer her makeup items.
Keep a pot filled with water in front of Maa Gauri and also keep it with a spout so that Arghya can be offered to the Moon.
After this, worship Lord Ganesha Gauri methodically and listen to the story of Karva Chauth.
Before listening to the story, make a Satiya with Roli on the Karve and put 13 bindis on the Karve with Roli.
While listening to the story, listen to the story with 13 grains of wheat or rice in your hand.
After worshiping, as soon as the moon rises, look at the husband through a sieve after seeing the moon.
After this, break your fast by drinking water from your husband’s hands.
