07 Oct, 2009
Moon Rise Time Today: Karva Chauth 2009
October 7, 2009. Today is Karva Chauth, and married woman are waiting for the rising moon. Moon rise today for married woman, who deserve the day long fast for the well being of their husbands, has a great religious impotance. They offer prayers to the moon for the prosperity and long life of their husbands.
Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu and Barelvi festival of married women, and is celebrated in India and some parts of Pakistan.
Karwa means clay pot and chauth means fourth night after the full moon.
Married women fast one whole day without food or water for the long life of their husbands. The ritual signifies extreme love and devotion to the husband, as evidenced by the wife’s willingness to suffer for his well being.
Moon Rise Time for Indian Cities today:
Delhi 19:55 p.m
Mumbai 20:34 p.m
Kolkotta 19:22 p.m
Chennai 20:15 p.m
Wish you all a very happy Karva Chauth 2009.