Moonrise Time Details for Karwa Chauth 2024 in Maharashtra
Understanding Moonrise Time for Karwa Chauth 2024
Moonrise time plays a significant role during the auspicious festival of Karwa Chauth, which falls on October 20, 2024. Women across Maharashtra observe this day with devotion, fasting from dawn until the moon appears. Celebrating the festival symbolizes a wish for the long life and prosperity of their husbands.
Karwa Chauth 2024 Moonrise Timing in Maharashtra
- Mumbai: 08:37 PM
- Nagpur: 08:06 PM
- Nashik: 08:31 PM
- Kolhapur: 08:47 PM
- Aurangabad: 08:25 PM
- Ahmednagar: 08:29 PM
- Satara: 08:35 PM
- Bhusawal: 08:20 PM
- Akola: 08:16 PM
- Latur: 08:23 PM
The Karwa Chauth moonrise is not just about the visible celestial object; it marks the end of fasting and the beginning of celebrations. Women often adorn themselves beautifully and engage in rituals that include offering prayers to deities.
Rituals and Traditions Associated with Moonrise Time
On this day, women wake up early, take a sacred bath, and prepare for a day of fasting. They begin their fast with Sargi, a pre-dawn meal. As the day unfolds, rituals intensify, culminating in the evening when the moon appears.
After the moonrise, women conduct a puja, offering arghya to the moon and invoking blessings. Following the rituals, families gather to celebrate the completion of the fast with food and festivities.
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