Jaipur : Karva Chauth fast has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. This fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Women observe this fast to pray for the long life and happiness and prosperity of their husbands. This year this fast is on 20th October 2024, Sunday. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Mata Karva and Moon. Karva Chauth fast story is definitely read on this day. It is believed that without these, Arghya is incomplete. Now the question is why is Karva Chauth celebrated? What is the fasting story of Karva Chauth? Unnao’s astrologer Rishikant Mishra Shastri is telling about this-
Karva Chauth fast date and auspicious time
According to the Panchang, this year the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start from 6.46 am on Sunday, October 20 and this date will remain till 4.16 am on October 21. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, the fast of Karva Chauth will be observed on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The auspicious time for worship on the day of Karva Chauth will be from 5.46 pm to 7.02 pm on 20th October. It will be very auspicious to worship at this time.
Story of Veervati on Karva Chauth
According to mythology, Karva Chauth is celebrated on Kartik Vadi Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha is worshiped in this. In ancient times, a Brahmin named Dwija had seven sons and a daughter named Veeravati. Veeravati was a beautiful and pious princess. She was the only sister of her seven brothers. After marriage, Veeravati observed Karva Chauth fast for the first time for the long life of her husband. He did not take food or water throughout the day and observed the fast with full devotion. But as the day progressed, she became extremely weak due to hunger and thirst. Seeing this condition of Veervati, her brothers became worried. They became sad after seeing their sister’s condition and tried to persuade her to break the fast, but Veeravati said that she would not break the fast until the moon rose.
Seeing the condition of their sister, Veervati’s brothers thought of a solution. He created a fake moon by using a mirror disguised as a tree. The brothers told Veervati that the moon has come out and after seeing it, she should break her fast. Seeing that fake moon, Veervati broke her fast and drank water. As soon as she broke her fast, she got the news that her husband had become seriously ill.
Veeravati immediately realized that she broke the fast without worshiping the Moon and before the proper time, which led to this untoward incident. She became extremely sad and began to repent. Veervati was determined to ensure the long life of her husband and again observed the fast of Karva Chauth with full devotion. Pleased with her devotion and dedication, Mother Parvati blessed her and her husband became healthy.
Importance of Karva Chauth fast
In Sanatan Dharma, Karva Chauth is a festival which is very special for married women. This festival is celebrated to pray for the long life and happiness and prosperity of the husband. It is believed that observing this fast prolongs the life of the husband. Karva Chauth fast increases love and trust between husband and wife. This fast further strengthens the bond between the two. This fast provides good fortune to women. It is believed that by observing this fast, women live a happy and prosperous life.
