करवा चौथ — महत्त्व
करवा चौथ — कार्तिक कृष्ण चतुर्थीला विवाहित स्त्रियांचा निर्जला व्रत; पतीच्या दीर्घायुष्यासाठी. सूर्योदयापासून चंद्रोदयापर्यंत अन्न-पाण्याशिवाय व्रत. चाळणीतून चंद्र पाहून, मग पतीचा चेहरा पाहून पतीच्या हातून पाणी पिऊन व्रत सोडले जाते. मुख्यतः उत्तर भारतीय (पंजाब, हरयाणा, राजस्थान, यूपी) सण; महाराष्ट्रात उत्तर भारतीय समाज व अलीकडे काही मराठी कुटुंबांद्वारेही साजरा.
करवा चौथ — महत्त्व
According to legend, Queen Veeravati broke her fast before moonrise and lost her husband. She was advised to observe the fast again with full devotion. The tale of Savitri-Satyavan also underscores the power of a wife's devotion. Women break the fast after sighting the moon and receiving water from their husband.
करवा चौथ — पूजा विधी
- Before sunrise, eat the sargi (meal from mother-in-law) with fruits, dry fruits, and seviyan.
- Apply mehndi in the morning; wear traditional clothes and jewellery.
- Observe nirjala fast (no food or water) throughout the day.
- In the evening, gather with other women and perform the Karwa Chauth puja; listen to the katha.
- After moonrise, sight the moon through a sieve, then look at the husband; receive water from him to break the fast.
करवा चौथ — मंत्र
ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः
oṃ candramase namaḥ
Salutations to Chandra
करवा चौथ — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Sargi: fruits, dry fruits, seviyan
- ●After moon: full meal
- ●Sweets and thali
करवा चौथ — इतर नावे
North India (Punjab, UP, Rajasthan)
Major festival, sargi and moon sighting
Other regions
Observed by some communities
करवा चौथ — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Observe fast with devotion
- ✓Wear traditional clothes and mehndi
- ✓Perform puja with other women
- ✓Break fast only after moon sighting
टाळावे
- ✗Do not consume food or water during fast
- ✗Avoid breaking fast before moon
- ✗Do not argue or stress
करवा चौथ — FAQ
- करवा चौथ काय आहे?
- करवा चौथ — कार्तिक कृष्ण चतुर्थीला विवाहित स्त्रियांचा निर्जला व्रत; पतीच्या दीर्घायुष्यासाठी.
- करवा चौथ 2026 कधी आहे?
- 2026 मध्ये करवा चौथ गुरुवार, २९ ऑक्टोबर, २०२६ रोजी येतो.
- करवा चौथ ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- Before sunrise, eat the sargi (meal from mother-in-law) with fruits, dry fruits, and seviyan.; Apply mehndi in the morning; wear traditional clothes and jewellery.; Observe nirjala fast (no food or water) throughout the day.; In the evening, gather with other women and perform the Karwa Chauth puja; listen to the katha.
- करवा चौथ ला काय खावे?
- Sargi: fruits, dry fruits, seviyan, After moon: full meal, Sweets and thali
- करवा चौथ ला काय करावे?
- Observe fast with devotion; Wear traditional clothes and mehndi; Perform puja with other women
- करवा चौथ ला काय टाळावे?
- Do not consume food or water during fast; Avoid breaking fast before moon; Do not argue or stress
- करवा चौथ ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- करवा चौथ शिव-पार्वती, गणपती ला समर्पित आहे.
Upcoming करवा चौथ Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
करवा चौथ is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| २९ ऑक्टो, २०२६ | गुरुवार | 08:12 pm | — |
| १९ ऑक्टो, २०२७ | मंगळवार | 08:24 pm | — |