Sat Oct 19 18:00:18 UTC 2024: **Karwa Chauth 2024 Pooja Summary:**

1. **Date:** Karwa Chauth will be observed on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
2. **Purpose:** Women perform this fast to ensure the well-being of their husbands.
3. **Moon Sighting:** The fast is not considered complete without sighting the moon, which is expected to rise at 7:54 PM. However, timing may vary by location.
4. **Rituals if Moon is Not Visible:**
– **Shiv and Moon Worship:** View a photo of Lord Shiva and worship the moon mentally if it doesn’t appear.
– **Create Moon Shape:** Use rice to form a moon shape on a red or yellow cloth and chant “Om Chaturth Chandraya Namah” to invoke the moon.
– **Offer Rice:** If the moon is not visible, offer rice shaped like the moon as an offering.
– **Direction Prayer:** Ask loved ones for the moon’s visibility time, pray in that direction, and request forgiveness from the moon.
– **Seek Images:** Women can also view pictures of the moon from areas where it is visible.
– **Blessings from Elders:** If the moon is truly unobservable, women should seek blessings from elders before breaking their fast.
5. **Disclaimer:** The information provided is not guaranteed to be completely accurate and it is advisable to consult relevant experts for detailed guidance.

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