Karwa Chauth Vrat Samagri: In Hinduism, the fast of Karwa Chauth is considered to be the most sacred festival of unbroken good fortune and the wish for the long life of the husband. This waterless fast, which is kept on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, holds special significance for every married woman. Especially for women who have recently got married and who are going to fast on Karwa Chauth for the first time in their lives, this day is very emotional and memorable. Let us know about the necessary rules from the date of Karwa Chauth 2026 to the opening of Sargi, Puja and fast.
Karwa Chauth 2026 Date and Puja Shubh Muhurat
According to the Drik Panchang, Chaturthi Tithi will start at 1.06 am on October 29 and will end at 10.09 pm. According to the census, the fast of Karwa Chauth will be kept on Thursday, October 29 this year.
How to fast Karwa Chauth for the first time?
Start the fast with Sargi
On the day of Karwa Chauth, there is a tradition of eating sargi before sunrise. In many families, the mother-in-law gives sargi to her daughter-in-law. This includes fruits, sweets, dry fruits, mathri, feni and other food items. Women fasting for the first time should eat such things in Sargi, which keep the stomach full for a long time and keep the body energized.
Resolve to fast after sunrise
After eating sargi, take a bath and wear clean clothes and meditate on God. After this, take a pledge to keep the fast of Karwa Chauth according to your faith and family tradition.
Prepare for Sixteen Adornments and Pujas
On Karwa Chauth, women wear red, pink or auspicious colors of their choice. Applying mehndi, wearing bangles, applying vermilion and doing sixteen adornments is also a tradition of this festival in many families. Prepare a clean place for worship. Install pictures or calendars related to Mata Parvati, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Karwa Chauth there.
What are the ingredients needed for Karwa Chauth Puja?
Karwa or earthen pot and water
Puja Plate and Lamp
Roli, Kumkum, Akshat and Turmeric
Flowers, fruits and sweets
Dhoop, Deep and Camphor
Picture or statue of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva and Ganesha
Karwa Chauth Legend Book or Print
Sieve and pot to offer Arghya to the moon
Sweets and other items used in the puja
How to worship Karwa Chauth?
Complete the preparations for the puja in the evening in the auspicious time. First of all, clean the place of worship and meditate on Lord Shiva, Mata Parvati and Lord Ganesha. After this, light the lamp and offer roli, akshat, flowers and sweets. Then listen or read the story of Karwa Chauth. In many places, women sit together and listen to the story and follow the tradition of changing Karwa. At the time of worship, pray for the good health, long life and happiness and peace of your husband. After the completion of the story, perform Aarti.
How to open Karwa Chauth fast after seeing the moon?
The sighting of the moon is of special importance in the fast of Karwa Chauth. After the moon rises at night, women look at the moon through a sieve and then follow the tradition of seeing the face of their husbands through the same sieve. After this, Arghya is offered to the moon. Water is taken in a pot and offered to the moon to offer Arghya. After this, prayers are offered for the long life of the husband and the happiness and prosperity of the family. Then the fast is opened by drinking water from the husband’s hand and taking food.
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