Karva Chauth - 15-June-2026

Karva Chauth in Hindu Traditions

Karva Chauth is a Hindu festival where married women traditionally pray for their husbands’ well-being and longevity. Kartika (October-November), during the waning moon phase, on its fourth day, is when it is observed.

North India, especially Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, celebrates this festival enthusiastically. A strict sunrise-to-moonrise fast is observed by women, who pray for their husbands’ well-being and marital bliss.

The Story of Queen Veeravati

Queen Veeravati’s observance of Karva Chauth, according to legend, resulted in her fainting from hunger. Her brothers tricked her into breaking her fast prematurely, bringing bad luck to her husband. Her renewed dedication to the fast led the god of death, Lord Yama, to revive her husband, thus demonstrating Karva Chauth’s power.

Through prayer and devotion to Lord Yama, Karva, a dedicated wife, rescued her husband from a crocodile attack. A wife’s love and devotion are powerfully protective, as this story shows.

Legend says Draupadi observed Karva Chauth, praying to Lord Krishna to protect Arjuna during the Mahabharata war.

1. Fasting and Devotion

Women observe a Nirjala Vrat (waterless fast) from sunrise to moonrise, showing their devotion and love for their husbands.

2. Karva Chauth Puja and Rituals

In the evening, women gather to perform puja, listen to the Karva Chauth Katha (story), and offer prayers to Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganesha.

They worship with karva (a small earthen pot), sindoor (vermilion), bangles, and sweets.

3. Moonrise Rituals and Breaking the Fast

Women sight the moon through a sieve, offer water (Arghya) to the moon, and see their husband’s face through the sieve before breaking their fast.

The husband gives water and food to his wife, symbolizing his care and love.

4. Dressing in Traditional Attire

Women wear red or bridal sarees, apply mehendi (henna), and adorn themselves with jewelry, symbolizing marital bliss.

May Karva Chauth bring love, joy, and prosperity to all married couples! 🙏🌙