കർവ ചൗത് — പ്രാധാന്യം
Karwa Chauth is a fasting day observed by married women in North India for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. Women fast from sunrise to moonrise without food or water.
കർവ ചൗത് — പ്രാധാന്യം
According to legend, Queen Veeravati broke her fast before moonrise and lost her husband. She was advised to observe the fast again with full devotion. The tale of Savitri-Satyavan also underscores the power of a wife's devotion. Women break the fast after sighting the moon and receiving water from their husband.
കർവ ചൗത് — പൂജാ വിധി
- Before sunrise, eat the sargi (meal from mother-in-law) with fruits, dry fruits, and seviyan.
- Apply mehndi in the morning; wear traditional clothes and jewellery.
- Observe nirjala fast (no food or water) throughout the day.
- In the evening, gather with other women and perform the Karwa Chauth puja; listen to the katha.
- After moonrise, sight the moon through a sieve, then look at the husband; receive water from him to break the fast.
കർവ ചൗത് — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ चन्द्रमसे नमः
oṃ candramase namaḥ
Salutations to Chandra
കർവ ചൗത് — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Sargi: fruits, dry fruits, seviyan
- ●After moon: full meal
- ●Sweets and thali
കർവ ചൗത് — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
North India (Punjab, UP, Rajasthan)
Major festival, sargi and moon sighting
Other regions
Observed by some communities
കർവ ചൗത് — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Observe fast with devotion
- ✓Wear traditional clothes and mehndi
- ✓Perform puja with other women
- ✓Break fast only after moon sighting
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not consume food or water during fast
- ✗Avoid breaking fast before moon
- ✗Do not argue or stress
കർവ ചൗത് — FAQ
- കർവ ചൗത് എന്താണ്?
- Karwa Chauth is a fasting day observed by married women in North India for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- കർവ ചൗത് 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ കർവ ചൗത് 2026, ഒക്ടോബർ 29, വ്യാഴാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the കർവ ചൗത് puja rituals?
- Before sunrise, eat the sargi (meal from mother-in-law) with fruits, dry fruits, and seviyan.; Apply mehndi in the morning; wear traditional clothes and jewellery.; Observe nirjala fast (no food or water) throughout the day.; In the evening, gather with other women and perform the Karwa Chauth puja; listen to the katha.
- What to eat on കർവ ചൗത്?
- Sargi: fruits, dry fruits, seviyan, After moon: full meal, Sweets and thali
- What should you do on കർവ ചൗത്?
- Observe fast with devotion; Wear traditional clothes and mehndi; Perform puja with other women
- What should you avoid on കർവ ചൗത്?
- Do not consume food or water during fast; Avoid breaking fast before moon; Do not argue or stress
- കർവ ചൗത് ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- കർവ ചൗത് Chandraക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming കർവ ചൗത് Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
കർവ ചൗത് is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ഒക്ടോ 29 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 08:12 pm | — |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 19 | ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച | 08:24 pm | — |