Every year in the month of Kartik, the fast of Karva Chauth is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha. This year Karva Chauth fast is on November 1, 2023. On the day of Karva Chauth, married women keep a strict fast throughout the day and do not drink even a drop of water until the moon rises. After fasting throughout the day, married women break this fast only after seeing the moon at night and seeing their husband's face through a sieve. This fast is considered to provide longevity to the husband and happiness in married life, hence there is a rule to observe this fast only by married women. But in many places, unmarried girls also observe the fast of Karva Chauth. In such a situation, many times this question comes to people's minds that can unmarried girls also observe the fast of Karva Chauth?
Can unmarried girls also observe Karva Chauth fast?
Although this fast is to be observed by married women, unmarried girls can also observe this fast. According to astrologers, unmarried girls can observe Karva Chauth fast for their fiance or lover whom they have considered as their life partner. It is believed that by this they get the blessings of Karva Mata. However, the rules for Karva Chauth fasting and worship are different for unmarried girls. Therefore, if you are unmarried and want to observe Karva Chauth fast, then first of all know about these rules.
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Unmarried girls should keep these things in mind during the Karva Chauth fast
Unmarried girls can observe a fruit fast instead of fasting on this day. According to astrology, there is no compulsion for unmarried girls to observe Nirjala fast, because they are not able to get Sargi etc. Lord Shiva, Maa Parvati, Lord Ganesha, Mord Kartikeya, and the Moon are worshiped during the Karva Chauth fast. But during the fast of Karva Chauth, unmarried girls should only listen to the story of Maa Karva and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
