According to Kashi-based astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt, women can complete their fast by worshiping the crescent moon on the head of Lord Shiva or by wearing a round piece of silver.
Karva Chauth 2024: According to Kashi-based astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt, women can complete their fast by worshiping the crescent moon on the head of Lord Shiva or by wearing a round piece of silver.
Every year, the Karva Chauth fast is observed in Kartik Krishna Chaturthi Tithi. On this day, women fast throughout the day, even giving up water during the day. This year, Karva Chauth falls on Sunday, October 20.
On this day, women complete their fast by offering argya to the moon However, there are cases when the moon is not visible due to bad weather. How then can women who observe the fast complete the rituals?
Kashai-based astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt says that even if the moon is not visible on Karva Chauth, fasting women can complete their rituals.
According to Bhatt, one can visit a nearby Shiva temple and complete the fast by offering argya to the moon visible on the forehead of Lord Shiva. “The moon always adorns the forehead of Lord Shiva. You can go to the temple after moonrise, offer. argya to the moon on the forehead of Lord Shiva and complete your fast.”
Another remedy he suggests is to use a silver coin. “In astrology, the auspicious gemstone for the moon is silver. After moonrise, take a silver coin or a round piece of silver and consider it a replica of the moon. Worship it and then you can complete your fast,” he says.
Why do women worship the moon on Karva Chauth?
According to mythology, Daksh Prajapati cursed the moon, making it lose its brightness and endangering his life. Then the moon decided to worship Lord Shiva. Through the grace of Lord Shiva, the entire moon doshad They were healed, bringing him back to life and increasing his age. Since then, married women worship the moon and offer argya at Karva Chauth, praying for the long life of their husbands.
According to another mythological story, when Lord Shiva cut off the head of Lord Ganesha, it fell on the moon. Then Lord Ganesha was given the head of an elephant. Some believe that the original head of Ganesha still resides on the moon, which is why Lord Ganesha is worshiped next to the moon in Karva Chauth.
It is believed that Lord Ganesha cursed the moon to be without light because the moon was mocking Ganesha's body. After the moon sought his forgiveness, Lord Ganesha decreed that the moon's brightness would increase during Shukla Paksha and decrease during Krishna Paksha. He also blessed the moon, stating that fasting in Sankashti Chaturthi It would not be complete without worshiping the moon.
Karva Chauth 2024 Muhurat
- Kartik Krishna Chaturthi Tithi starts Sunday, October 20 at 6:46 am
- Tithi ends on Monday, October 21 at 4:16 am
The auspicious time for Karva Chauth puja It is from 5:46 pm to 7:02 pm and moonrise is expected to be at 7:54 pm on October 20.
