Bhadra Kal in this year’s Karwa Chauth? Know what it means

Karwa Chauth is a significant festival for married women in India, celebrating love and commitment between spouses. This time it falls on 20th October 2024- - that is on the fourth day of the waning moon in the month of Kartik. On this day, women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husband’s health, well-being, and long life. Special rituals are followed during this festival, including worshipping the moon and eating a special meal called Sargi before dawn.
As Karwa Chauth is just around the corner, it is of immense significance to truly understand the meaning of Bhadra Kal during this time, while also being aware of the effects of this time on the rituals and the overall day of this important festival. The practices of Vastu Shastra in the home can also be beneficial in creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere.
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By following these traditions and being mindful of Bhadra Kal, couples can strengthen their bond and make the most of this beautifully meaningful celebration.
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Significance of Bhadra Kal
As per various online media sources, this year, Bhadra Kal will occur on the same day as Karwa Chauth. Bhadra is considered an immensely inauspicious time during which certain activities, including puja, are not advisable to be done. Astrologically, it is believed that any major significant work done during Bhadra will not remain fruitful. And so, the rituals and the recitation of prayers should be kept in mind.
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Timing of Bhadra
On Karwa Chauth, the timings of Bhadra Kal will take place from 6:25 AM to 6:46 AM. This particular period lasts for 21 minutes, and it is suggested that women should not indulge in any fasting-related activities during this period. To make sure that rituals are performed rightly, it is important to complete the Sargi before Bhadra begins.
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Best practices for observing the fast
Considering the coincide of Bhadra and Karwa Chauth, here are some best practices to follow, as per astrology:
Complete Sargi before Bhadra
Make sure to have your Sargi meal finished before 6:25 AM to avoid any inauspiciousness.
Plan rituals after Bhadra
Begin your fasting rituals and prayers after 6:46 AM, making sure you are within the auspicious time for observance.
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Moonrise and breaking the fast
The moon will rise at 7:54 PM, marking the end of the fasting period. Make sure to be prepared to perform the rituals for moon worship at the time.

The importance of timing
Understanding and following the timings and rules of Bhadra, sunrise, and moonrise is of immense importance for those observing the fast. The concept is deeply profound in ancient tradition and these timings are significant to achieve the spiritual experience associated with Karwa Chauth.
Karwa Chauth is a festival of love, but this year, Bhadra Kal has made celebrating the festival a bit difficult so, consideration for everyone participating is essential. The awareness of the timings and understanding of the implications of Bhadra can help the women make sure that their observance of the fast brings them both good auspiciousness and fulfillment.
Karwa Chauth Moon Timing 2024