करवा चौथ — महत्त्व
Karwa Chauth is a fasting day observed by married women in North India for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. Women fast from sunrise to moonrise without food or water.
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 विधि
- 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 और प्रार्थना
ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः
oṃ candramase namaḥ
Salutations to Chandra
करवा चौथ — पारंपरिक व्यंजन
- ●Sargi: fruits, dry fruits, seviyan
- ●After moon: full meal
- ●Sweets and thali
करवा चौथ — अन्य नाम
North India (Punjab, UP, Rajasthan)
Major festival, sargi and moon sighting
Other regions
Observed by some communities
करवा चौथ — क्या करें / क्या न करें
क्या करें
- ✓Observe fast with devotion
- ✓Wear traditional clothes and mehndi
- ✓Perform puja with other women
- ✓Break fast only after moon sighting
क्या न करें
- ✗Do not consume food or water during fast
- ✗Avoid breaking fast before moon
- ✗Do not argue or stress
करवा चौथ — FAQ
- करवा चौथ क्या है?
- Karwa Chauth is a fasting day observed by married women in North India for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- करवा चौथ 2026 में कब है?
- 2026 में करवा चौथ गुरुवार, 29 अक्टूबर 2026 को पड़ता है।
- करवा चौथ की पूजा विधि क्या है?
- 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 पर क्या खाना चाहिए?
- Sargi: fruits, dry fruits, seviyan, After moon: full meal, Sweets and thali
- करवा चौथ पर क्या करना चाहिए?
- Observe fast with devotion; Wear traditional clothes and mehndi; Perform puja with other women
- करवा चौथ पर क्या नहीं करना चाहिए?
- Do not consume food or water during fast; Avoid breaking fast before moon; Do not argue or stress
- करवा चौथ पर किस देवता की पूजा होती है?
- करवा चौथ Chandra को समर्पित है।
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 अक्टू॰ 2026 | गुरुवार | 08:12 pm | — |
| 19 अक्टू॰ 2027 | मंगलवार | 08:24 pm | — |