Karwa Chauth, the auspicious Hindu celebration, is upon us. This significant observance takes place during the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. Coinciding with Sankashti Chaturthi, which is dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha, Karwa Chauth is a sacred day for married women. Although the festival is celebrated uniformly across the nation, states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South India, following the Amant schedule, believe it falls in the Ashwin month, according to Drik Panchang.
Referred to as Karak Chaturthi, this day sees married women undertake a demanding nirjala fast, abstaining from both food and water, to seek the long life, prosperity, and well-being of their husbands. The fast begins at sunrise and continues until the moon’s appearance in the evening. Women come together for puja, read the Karwa Chauth story, and break their fast upon sighting the moon, partaking in a meal and sipping water from their husbands’ hands. Their prayers are directed towards Lord Ganesha, Maa Parvati, Lord Shiva, and Lord Kartikeya.
While Karwa Chauth is celebrated throughout the nation, it holds particular prominence in North India, with states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi observing it with great enthusiasm.
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Karwa Chauth 2023: Essential Timings For Kolkata
According to the Drik Panchang, Karwa Chauth falls on Wednesday, November 1. The fasting (upavasa) period for Karwa Chauth in Kolkata is from 05:41 am to 07:46 pm, with the puja (worship) scheduled from 04:59 pm to 06:15 pm. The moonrise is expected at 07:46 pm. The Chaturthi tithi begins on October 31 at 9:30 pm and concludes on November 1 at 9:19 pm.
For the residents of Kolkata participating in Karwa Chauth, these timings are essential to observe the rituals of this auspicious day with devotion and precision.
