The traditional festival of Karwa Chauth is being celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm across Punjab and Haryana. Married women observe a strict dawn-to-dusk waterless fast, praying for the longevity and well-being of their spouses. Following the evening rituals and worship of Karwa Mata, women eagerly turn their attention to the sky, as the fast concludes only after sighting the moon and offering the customary water oblation.
Anticipated Moonrise Timings Across Haryana
Moonrise timings vary slightly from district to district across Haryana due to geographic coordinates. According to traditional almanac calculations, the moon is expected to appear in Gurgaon at approximately 8:18 PM. Surrounding National Capital Region cities such as Faridabad and Sonipat are anticipated to follow a closely aligned schedule. However, localized weather conditions, such as dense overcast clouds or winter smog, could delay visible moon sighting by an estimated 10 to 15 minutes.
Schedule For Punjab And The Shared Capital Chandigarh
In Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, moonrise is projected between 8:12 PM and 8:17 PM. Key Punjabi cities including Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Patiala will experience moon sightings around the same broad window, with minor minute-level differences from east to west. Fasting devotees prepare their ceremonial platters in advance, ready to conclude their day-long abstinence the moment the celestial sight becomes clear.
