Karwa Chauth is a significant festival observed by married Hindu women for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. Here’s how to observe the fast:
Preparation
1.Shopping: A day or two before, buy puja items such as a karwa (clay pot), sweets, fruits, and a red cloth for the thali.
2. Decorate: Clean and decorate the puja area at home.
Fast Day
1. Morning Ritual: Wake up before sunrise, take a bath, and wear new or festive clothes.
2. Sankalp: Light a diya and take a vow to observe the fast for your husband’s well-being.
3. Puja: Offer prayers to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati, along with the karwa. Light a diya and place it in front of the deities.
Evening Rituals
1. Chandrayana: Wait for the moon to rise. During this time, you can engage in rituals, singing, or reading stories about the significance of the fast.
2. Moon Viewing: Once the moon is visible, perform the puja by offering water and sweets to the moon. Look at the moon through a sieve, and then at your husband’s face.
3. Break the Fast: After the puja, sip water and then share a meal with your husband.
Important Tips :Maintain a positive mindset throughout the day.Share the significance of the fast with your husband.
May your Karwa Chauth be filled with love and blessings!
Karwa Chauth Puja 2024 Samagri
chauthki thali
Garland
book of vows
strainer
Gave
Brass Karva Kalash
Sandalwood
paan
Turmeric
Rice
Sweet
raw milk
Honey
desi ghee
Curd
Castor sugar
kumkum
Roli
molly thread
intact
toe ring or anklet
ball of dough
ghee lamp
some rice
incense sticks or incense sticks