Mumbai: Karwa Chauth is a deeply cherished festival for Hindu married women, symbolising devotion and love for their husbands. This year, Karwa Chauth will be observed on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The day-long fast, which begins before sunrise and ends with the moonrise, is celebrated with much enthusiasm across the country. The tradition is believed to strengthen marital bonds, as women pray for their husband’s long life and well-being by abstaining from food and water throughout the day.
The fast begins with Sargi, a pre-dawn meal prepared by the mother-in-law, which holds special importance in the ritual. Eating Sargi before sunrise provides the energy women need to sustain themselves throughout the day. The exact time to consume Sargi is between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM this year, as the sun is set to rise at 6:30 AM. After consuming Sargi, women observe a strict fast until they offer prayers to the moon later in the evening.
Sargi Time for Karwa Chauth 2024
The fast starts with the consumption of Sargi, which is eaten before sunrise. This year, the auspicious time for Sargi is between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM, as the sun will rise at 6:30 AM. Women consume this meal early in the morning to sustain them through the day without food or water.
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Date |
Sargi Time |
Sunrise Time |
| 20 October 2024 | 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
Significance of Sargi
Sargi is not just a meal but a symbol of the bond between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law. It consists of light yet nutritious food like fruits, sweets, dry fruits, and snacks to help maintain energy throughout the day. After consuming Sargi, women begin their fast, which they break only after sighting the moon in the evening.
Other Rituals of Karwa Chauth
In addition to Sargi, listening to the Karwa Chauth Katha is an important part of the day. Married women gather and hear the story of Karwa Chauth, while performing rituals with clay pots (karvas), filled with wheat and a water vessel. They pray for their husband’s well-being and long life and exchange the karvas as offerings to other married women.
Moonrise Time for Karwa Chauth 2024
The moon is expected to rise at 9:10 PM on October 20, 2024. After seeing the moon, women offer it Arghya (water and wheat grains), praying for their husbands’ longevity before breaking their fast.
Sargi marks the beginning of a day filled with devotion and rituals, as women fast for the well-being of their husbands. The early morning meal helps them stay energised, while the prayers and rituals performed throughout the day emphasize love and dedication in marriage. The fast is broken only after offering prayers to the moon, making Karwa Chauth a meaningful celebration of marital bonds.
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