Karwa Chauth is observed every year on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, which falls on October 20 this year. The date of Karwa Chauth is associated with dishonor. The fourth day is referred to as "Rikta" and "Khala." In astrology, auspicious activities are prohibited on this day. According to Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri, Married women may incur dishonor and stigma by viewing the moon on this day; therefore, moon gazing is forbidden. On this day, women worship Lord Ganesh and offer Arghya to the moon with downcast eyes. It is believed that this practice alleviates the fault of dishonor. According to mythological tales, the moon was cursed for mocking Lord Ganesh and was told that he would lose his brightness. Later, upon the moon's apology, Ganapati revoked the curse.

How Should Married Women Dress to Maintain Energy

Married women should wear colorful and bright clothes on the day of the fast to retain positive energy, making it easier to observe the fast. a woman observing Karwa Chauth should adorn herself with 16 adornments. It is essential to avoid wearing black or white clothing on this day.

The Significance of Sargi on Karwa Chauth

Through Sargi, a mother-in-law blesses her daughter-in-law with marital essentials, fruits, and sweets for a happy married life and long-lasting good fortune. On Karwa Chauth, married women should consume the Sargi given by their mothers-in-law before sunrise. The Sargi platter includes all items for the 16 adornments, dry fruits, fruits, sweets, etc. The fast begins after consuming the items in the Sargi.

Things to Do on Karwa Chauth for Prosperity and Peace

- Offer five turmeric roots to Lord Ganesh. Doing so opens pathways for wealth.

- On Karwa Chauth, women should donate red vermilion, perfume, saffron, and chickpeas. This brings happiness and prosperity into life.

- If there are conflicts between husband and wife, married women should hide 11 Gomti chakras in a container of red vermilion on this day. This will restore love and resolve all conflicts in married life.

- Offering ghee and jaggery to Lord Ganesh and feeding it to a cow brings happiness and prosperity.

- If your partner is attracted to someone else, write their name on a dried Peepal leaf, place it on camphor, and burn the leaf. The person whose name is written will no longer attract your partner's attention.

Note the Timing for Karwa Chauth Poojan

According to astrological calculations, the auspicious time for Karwa Chauth Poojan will be from 5:45 PM to 7:01 PM on October 20. The moon is expected to rise at 7:53 PM on Karwa Chauth.