Punjab is set to see the awaited moonrise on Karwa Chauth tonight, which means the all-day fast for wedded women is finally done.
Karwa Chauth is commemorated as a religious day. Married women keep a fast for more than 12 hours, traditionally performed to seek the long lives of their husbands. The husbands too value this day, usually showing their love with gifts and special meals.
For those residing in Punjab, these are the actual moonrise times:
- Jalandhar: 8:14 PM
- Amritsar: 8:14 PM
- Ludhiana: 8:12 PM
Families are very much waiting for this moment, so get ready to get the puja thali prepared, put on your favorite festive clothes, and gather on rooftops. When the cool October evening sky comes out with the moon, women will open their fast with water (arghya) and perform channi ritual, a painting of love, devotion, and solidarity across the city.
So, get ready well in advance of the moonrise time to enjoy the pleasure of this special custom along with your loved ones!