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Karva Chauth 2004 Date — Monday, November 1, 2004

When is Karva Chauth in 2004? Karva Chauth 2004 falls on Monday, November 1, 2004.

Observance: Karwa Chauth. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Karva Chauth 2004 — full list of dates

Karva Chauth 2004 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
Karva ChauthMon, 1 November 2004Moonrise vrat
Ahoi AshtamiSun, 5 December 2004

Why we celebrate

Married women fast for husband's longevity; legend of Karva and Savitri-like devotion.

How it is celebrated

Mehendi, sargi before dawn, evening puja at moonrise.

Puja timing

Fast from sunrise; puja and moon sighting after sunset (or Krishna story in some regions if moon hidden).

Foods & offerings

Sargi pre-dawn from mother-in-law; break fast with water and meal after moon.

Rituals

  1. Pre-dawn sargi.
  2. Evening karva puja in group.
  3. View moon through sieve; husband offers water.

Karva Chauth dates by year

When is Karva Chauth — 2003 to 2007
YearDate & day
2003Tue, 14 October 2003
2004Mon, 1 November 2004
2005Fri, 21 October 2005
2006Tue, 10 October 2006
2007Mon, 29 October 2007

Hindu festivals around Karva Chauth 2004