New Delhi: Karwa Chauth, the revered festival dedicated to the well-being of spouses, is being celebrated with great zeal and devotion across India. Falling on the fourth day of the Kartik month in the Gregorian calendar, this festival typically occurs in October or November.
Karwa Chauth, also known as Karaka Chaturthi, revolves around the moon. Women observe a day-long fast and break it by partaking in water after performing a moonlit worship. According to Drik Panchang, the moon is anticipated to grace the evening sky at 8:15 pm on November 1, 2023, signifying the auspicious occasion of Karwa Chauth today.
The Moon's Significance on Karwa Chauth
The act of breaking the fast by gazing at the moon on Karwa Chauth holds profound cultural and symbolic importance in Hindu tradition. This ritual symbolizes the moon as a representation of love, purity, and emotional fulfillment, epitomizing the enduring love between married partners. Successfully completing the fast after breaking it while moon-gazing at night is considered highly auspicious for the devoted couple.
Karwa Chauth Moonrise Timing in Your City
As Karwa Chauth dawns, the moonrise serves as a signal to conclude the day-long fast by offering worship and sipping water in the moonlight. Moonrise timings may vary from city to city. Here are the precise moonrise timings for various cities:
Delhi: Moonrise at 8:15 pm
Gurgaon (Gurugram): Moonrise at 8:16 pm
Noida: Moonrise at 8:14 pm
Ghaziabad: Moonrise at 8:14 pm
Faridabad: Moonrise at 8:15 pm
Married women observing the fast today in these cities can take note of these timings and break their fast by moonlight.
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