Triveni Yog 2025: When Karwa Chauth, Sankashti, and Kartigai Deepam Fall on the Same Day
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): This Friday marks a spiritually powerful day, the Kartik Krishna Chaturthi, bringing together three auspicious observances: Karwa Chauth, Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi, and Kartigai Deepam. According to the Drik Panchang, the Sun will be positioned in Virgo (Kanya Rashi) and the Moon in Taurus (Vrishabha Rashi). The Abhijit Muhurat will be from 11:45 AM to 12:31 PM, while Rahu Kaal will last from 10:41 AM to 12:08 PM.
Karwa Chauth: A Day of Devotion and Love
Karwa Chauth, observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, is a festival where married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
While North India follows the Purnimant Panchang, regions like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and South India observe it according to the Amant Panchang the difference lies only in the month’s name, not the date.
Women worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and Kartikeya, and end their fast after offering Arghya (water) to the Moon using an earthen pot called Karwa. The pot holds deep significance and is later gifted to a Brahmin or a married woman (Suhagin).
Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi: Worship of the Curved-Trunked Lord
The same day will also witness the celebration of Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi, dedicated to Lord Ganesha’s Vakratunda form the first among the Ashtavinayak incarnations.
According to the Mudgala Purana, Lord Ganesha took this form to defeat the demon Matsarasura. After the demon sought forgiveness, Ganesha granted him life again. Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers seeking Lord Ganesha’s blessings for removing obstacles and bringing wisdom.
Kartigai Deepam: The Festival of Divine Light
Kartigai Deepam, also known as Kartigai Natchathiram, is celebrated when the Kartigai Nakshatra prevails. The festival honors Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan (Kartikeya).
As per mythology, on this day, Lord Shiva manifested as an infinite pillar of light to reveal his supremacy to Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. Hence, lighting lamps symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness.
In Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvannamalai, thousands of devotees gather to witness the lighting of the Maha Deepam atop the Annamalai Hill a grand spectacle visible from miles away.
This rare Triveni Yog the union of Karwa Chauth, Vakratunda Sankashti, and Kartigai Deepam is considered highly auspicious, signifying spiritual energy, divine blessings, and the victory of truth and devotion.