Every year, Karwa Chauth, also known as Karak Chaturthi, is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of the Kartik month according to the Purnimant calendar and Ashwin month as per the Amavasyant calendar. The festival is observed on the same date as per the English calendar.
This festival holds a high significance for Indian women. A day-long fast is observed by not only married but unmarried women too on Karwa Chauth. The married women pray for their husband's wellbeing whereas unmarried women pray to get desired life partner.
Date and Fast Timings of Karwa Chauth 2021
In 2021, Karwa Chauth fast will be observed on Sunday, October 24. The Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi of Kartika month will begin at 3:01 AM on October 24 and will end at 5:43 AM on October 25. The Karwa Chauth 2021 fasting timings will prevail between 6:27 AM and 8:07 PM on October 24.
Auspicious Time
The auspicious time to perform Karwa Chauth puja will take place between 5:43 PM and 6:59 PM on October 24.
Moonrise Time
The Moon is predicted to rise and seen at 8:07 PM on Karwa Chauth day.
Puja Vidhi
The Karwachauth fast is initiated with Sankalpa to observe the day-long fast with utmost devotion and sincerity. Devotees spend their whole day without consuming food or water. In the evening, Karwa puja is performed by the devotees and the fast is broken after moon sighting.