Mumbai: Karwa Chauth is an important festival for married women, particularly in cities like Pune, where it is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Women observe a strict fast on this day, refraining from both food and water from sunrise until the moon is visible in the sky. This fast is kept for the long life, good health, and prosperity of their husbands. This year, Karwa Chauth falls on 20 October 2024, and women in Pune are eagerly anticipating the moonrise to break their fast.
The day begins early for the women, starting at 6:46 AM, when they consume the pre-dawn meal called sargi, which is given by the mother-in-law. This meal sustains them throughout the day as they observe the fast without food or water. Dressed in beautiful traditional outfits and adorned with solah shringar, the women perform the evening Karwa Chauth puja, where they worship Goddess Parvati, seeking her blessings for the well-being of their husbands.
Moonrise today Pune
In Pune, the moonrise is expected at 8:34 PM, in the Northeast direction at 62°. Women observing the fast will wait for the moon to appear, after which they will offer water (arghya) to the moon as part of the traditional ritual. The fast is broken by drinking water and eating food with the husband’s hand, symbolizing a deep bond of love and devotion between the couple.
As the moon rises at 8:34 PM, women will finally break their fast after offering prayers and completing the ritual of Chand Darshan. This marks the end of the Karwa Chauth festivities in Pune, a day filled with love, prayer, and cultural traditions.
