Happy Karwa (Karva) Chauth 2018: Significance, Timing, Muhurat, Mantra and Puja Vidhi

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Karwa Chauth is an age-old festival celebrated on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. The festival which is traditionally meant for married women is celebrated for the well being of husband. Earlier, only women used to fast, however, now men have also started observing Karwa Chauth fast for the longevity of their wives. Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesh and Kartikeya are worshipped on this auspicious occasion. The Karwa Chauth fast is quite tough and needs a lot of patience and self-control. As soon as the sun rises, one cannot have a single drop of water before making offerings to the moon. This year Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on October 27. The festival is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm in North India, mainly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, etc. CLICK HERE FOR KARWA CHAUTH MESSAGES, IMAGES

Karwa Chauth 2018 Significance

Karwa Chauth is a combination of two words- Karwa means earthen pot which holds a great significance in puja. Ladies offer water known as Argha to the moon through this pot. Chauth means the fourth day. Women start preparing for the big day in advance. Wearing fancy ethnic outfits, make up and mehendi, ladies from all across neighbourhood, friends and relatives come together for the puja. Newly-wed brides especially look forward for Karwa Chauth. 

Karwa Chauth is not just a tradition, it is more about eternal love shared between couples. Goddess Parvati being Akhand Saubhagyavati is worshipped along with Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata, manifestations of the Goddess. Married women and even those around the marriageable age pray for the longevity of their husband or desired husbands. The origin of Karwa Chauth goes back to the period of Mahabharata when Draupadi observed fast as guided by Lord Krishna for Arjuna to return safely. Folklore also state that it was the power of a woman, Savitri who begged Lord Yamraj for her hubsand's soul.

Karwa Chauth 2018 Muhurat and Timing

The muhurat to worship Chauth Mata is between 18:04 to 19:19, according to drikpanchang. Moonrise on Karwa Chauth will be at 20:33. However, do check the timing in your city. Chaturthi tithi will begin from 18: 37 on October 27 and end at 16:54 on October 28.

Karwa Chauth 2018 Puja Vidhi

Those who willing to fast for their partner wake up early in the morning to have food (traditionally prepared by mother-in-law). It is called sargi and is a pre-dawn meal which includes snacks and sweets. After taking bath, take sankalp or pledge to fast without food and water with clear mind and soul. Chant this mantra: मम सुखसौभाग्य पुत्रपौत्रादि सुस्थिर श्री प्राप्तये करक चतुर्थी व्रतमहं करिष्ये। which means "I would observe the fasting of Karak Chaturthi for the wellbeing of the husband, sons and grandsons and to gain fixed wealth". Click here for mehendi designs.

Karwa Chauth puja is basically done during sandhya after sunset. Ladies worship Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata which are respresentations of Goddess Parvati. Chant this mantra while offering prayers: नमः शिवायै शर्वाण्यै सौभाग्यं संतति शुभाम्‌। प्रयच्छ भक्तियुक्तानां नारीणां हरवल्लभे॥ which means "O beloved consort of Lord Shiva, please bestow long life of the husband and beautiful sons to your women devotees" After worshipping the Goddess, offer prayers to her family including Lord Ganesha and Shiva. The puja is performed in group and katha of Karwa Chauth is narrated. After the puja, the karak or earthen pot filled with milk or water and few coins should be given to Brahmin or a woman. After seeing the moon through filter or sieve and making offerings, one can break their fast. It is believed that the ritual of looking at the husband through the sieve wards off all evils from him. 

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