Karwa Chauth 2019 Date in India: Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival where women fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands’ longevity and safety. AdvertisingThe origin of Karwa Chauth can be traced back to Mahabharata when Savitri begged the God of Death, Lord Yama, for her husband’s soul. Arjuna went to the Nilgiris to pray and meditate for a few days, worried about his safety Draupadi sought her brother Krishna’s help. The women observe a nirjala vrat (without food and water) on this day and a sargi is the only thing they eat throughout the day. Karwa Chauth is on Thursday, October 17, 2019AdvertisingKarwa Chauth Puja Muhurat – 05:46 PM to 07:02 PMDuration – 01 Hour 16 MinsKarwa Chauth Upavasa Time – 06:27 AM to 08:16 PMDuration – 13 Hours 50 Mins

Source: Indian Express October 12, 2019 11:37 UTC