The fourth day (Chaturthi) of the waning moon phase (Krishna Paksha) of the Kartik month is Karwa Chauth, a widely observed Hindu holiday. It will fall on Sunday, October 20, 2024, this year. Married ladies observe this fast and offer prayers for the health and long life of their husbands. The ‘Karwa,’ a pot that is crucial to the puja ceremony, is an essential component of this rite.

The Karwa Pot: Its Significance and Significance

During Karwa Chauth, the Karwa pot is utilized as an offering in the puja and has great symbolic meaning. Originally fashioned like a little pitcher and composed of clay, it is now also available in brass or copper variants. Since the Karwa symbolizes the goddess Karwa Mata, it is essential to fill it with certain objects. If the pot is not correctly filled with pure and holy materials, it is deemed incomplete.

What Is Inside the Karwa Pot?

Wheat is the most important object that is customarily put within the Karwa since it is seen to be very fortunate. In addition, during the puja rites, the lid of the Karwa is often filled with sugar. To further enhance its holiness, some families may decide to fill the Karwa with milk or Ganga water.

It is crucial to remember that the Karwa itself and the pot used to give water (Arghya) should be kept apart.

Other materials that are often used to fill the Karwa include:

• Akshat, or raw rice grains: A sign of sacrifice and purity.

• Puffed rice, or kheel: Frequently offered as an extra gift.

• Coins made of silver: Silver is said to increase the moon’s beneficial impact, which is significant during Karwa Chauth’s moon worship.

Important Ritual Times for 2024 Karwa Chauth

The Karwa Chauth puja will last for one hour and sixteen minutes, from 5:46 PM to 7:02 PM. Ladies who are fasting will start at 6:25 AM and finish at 7:54 PM, when the moon rises, for a total fasting duration of 13 hours and 29 minutes.

Legends Connected to Karwa Chauth

The tale of Queen Veeravati is one of the most well-known tales associated with Karwa Chauth. She passed out from hunger during her first Karwa Chauth fast after marriage. Her brothers deceived her into believing that the moon had risen earlier than it really had, fearing for her health and forcing her to break her fast. Her commitment to the custom is still honored and remembered today, nevertheless.