The sighting of the moon, or Chandra Darshan, holds deep importance during the Karwa Chauth fast. This year, Karwa Chauth falls on Sunday, October 20, 2024, and women across India are eagerly awaiting the moonrise to break their day-long fast. Traditionally, married women observe this fast by refraining from food and water from sunrise until they see the moon at night, which symbolizes a prayer for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
Moonrise Timings for Karwa Chauth 2024
According to Drik Panchang, the expected moonrise time on Karwa Chauth is around 7:55 pm, but it varies depending on your city. Women closely watch for the moon as it is essential for breaking the fast.
Key Timings for Karwa Chauth 2024:
- Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat: 5:58 PM to 7:11 PM (Duration: 1 hour 13 mins)
- Upavasa Time (Fasting Duration): 6:11 AM to 8:31 PM (Duration: 14 hours 21 mins)
- Chaturthi Tithi: Begins at 6:46 AM on October 20 and ends at 4:16 AM on October 21
- Krishna Dashami Moonrise: 8:31 PM
Moonrise Timings by City:
- Delhi: 7:54 PM
- Greater Noida: 7:53 PM
- Kanpur: 7:47 PM
- Dehradun: 7:46 PM
- Jaipur: 8:05 PM
- Ahmedabad: 8:28 PM
- Kolkata: 7:24 PM
- Mumbai: 8:37 PM
- Bengaluru: 8:32 PM
- Chennai: 8:20 PM
- Hyderabad: 8:18 PM
Karwa Chauth Celebrations
Women across India have already begun the puja rituals, marking this special occasion with traditional prayers and ceremonies. The festival emphasizes the strong bond between married couples and is celebrated with joy and devotion throughout the country.
Stay updated with the Karwa Chauth moonrise timings in your city to plan your celebrations accordingly.
