Karva Chauth

Karva Chauth is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Friday 30 October. Wives observe a fast for the long life of their husbands — Sita's pativrat held as the eternal example.

करवा चौथ · Friday 30 October · major

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Karva Chauth

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Wives observe a fast for the long life of their husbands — Sita's pativrat held as the eternal example.

When is Karva Chauth?

Karva Chauth falls on Friday 30 October.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: Wives observe a fast for the long life of their husbands — Sita's pativrat held as the eternal example.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Karva Chauth?

Karva Chauth falls on Friday 30 October.

What is Karva Chauth?

Wives observe a fast for the long life of their husbands — Sita's pativrat held as the eternal example.

How is Karva Chauth celebrated?

Karva Chauth is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Karva Chauth important?

Wives observe a fast for the long life of their husbands — Sita's pativrat held as the eternal example.