Sun Oct 20 10:39:24 UTC 2024: **Summary of Karwa Chauth 2024 News Article:**

– Karwa Chauth, celebrated on October 20, 2024, is a significant Hindu festival observed by married women who fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands’ longevity and well-being.
– The festival includes rituals such as pre-dawn meals (Sargi), wearing traditional clothing, performing evening Puja, and prayer offerings during moonrise.
– Known as Karak Chaturthi, it is especially prominent in northern and western India.
– The fast concludes with offering water to the moon from a “karwa” (earthen pot) after moonrise.
– Historical roots of the festival include ancient tales featuring Queen Veeravati and Draupadi from the Mahabharata, representing devotion and marital bonds.
– According to the Drik Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi starts at 6:46 AM on October 20 and ends at 4:16 AM on October 21, with the auspicious Puja time from 5:46 PM to 7:02 PM.
– Women begin their fast at 6:25 AM, breaking it after moonrise, which is expected at 7:54 PM in some locations.
– The festival fosters a sense of community, love, and celebration among women, characterized by traditional attire, decorations, and family gatherings.

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