Karak Chaturthi or Karaka Chaturthi vrata is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and the Moon God. It is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Kartik Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. In 2021, Karak Chaturthi date is October 24.
It falls in Ashwin month in Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Kannada calendars. In some areas of South India, Karaka Chaturthi is also celebrated in Karthika masam.
Karak Chaturthi is popular as Karwa Chauth in North India. It is also known as Dasaratha Chaturthi.
During Karak Chaturthi, married women observe upvaas (fasting) and after seeing the moonrise and their husband’s face they break the fast.
Karva Chauth date in other countries
Karva Chauth 2021 date in USA – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in Canada – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in UK & other European countries – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in UAE & other Gulf countries – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in Australia – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in New Zealand – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in Singapore – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in Malaysia – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in Fiji Islands – October 24
Karva Chauth 2021 date in South Africa – October 24