Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi
Karwa Chauth, observed on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi, is the most important fast for married Hindu women. Wives observe a waterless (nirjala) fast for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon in the evening and offering arghya. The tradition is based on the Shiva-Parvati dialogue.
Kartik Krishna Chaturthi (October–November)
Moonrise time (varies by city)
Puja Samagri (Items Required)
- Karwa (clay pot with lid)
- Sieve for moon-sighting
- Lamp and incense
- Adornments: mehendi, sindoor, bangles, bindi
- Karwa Chauth Katha book
- Water, milk, sweets
- Roli, akshata, turmeric
- Thali, lota for arghya
- Husband photo or mirror
Puja Procedure — Steps
Sargi (Pre-Dawn Meal)
Eat the pre-dawn meal (Sargi) given by mother-in-law before sunrise — includes fruits, sweets, dry fruits. After sunrise, complete food and water fast begins.
Shringar & Vrat Sankalp
Bathe and adorn with 16 bridal decorations. Wear new or red clothes. Take the sankalp for husband's long life.
Karwa Chauth Katha (Evening Puja)
In the evening, women gather together. An elder recites the Karwa Chauth Katha. Women pass the thali around, chanting "Karwa lo."
Chandra Darshan & Arghya (Moon Sighting)
When the moon rises, view it through the sieve, then view husband's face through the sieve. Offer arghya of water, akshata and milk to the moon.
Vrat Parana (Breaking the Fast)
Husband offers water and sweets to wife. Wife then eats. Fill the Karwa with water/milk and donate to a Brahmin lady or mother-in-law.
Main Mantra
Om Somaya Namah ।
Benefits of this Puja
Karwa Chauth vrat ensures husband's longevity, marital bliss, love and harmony, and family peace. According to Puranas, this vrat grants the same husband for seven births.
Important Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi performed and what is the muhurat?
Kartik Krishna Chaturthi (October–November) — Moonrise time (varies by city)
What samagri (items) are needed for Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi?
Karwa (clay pot with lid), Sieve for moon-sighting, Lamp and incense, Adornments: mehendi, sindoor, bangles, bindi, Karwa Chauth Katha book, Water, milk, sweets, Roli, akshata, turmeric, Thali, lota for arghya, Husband photo or mirror
Which mantra is chanted during Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi?
Om Somaya Namah ।
What are the benefits of Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi?
Karwa Chauth vrat ensures husband's longevity, marital bliss, love and harmony, and family peace. According to Puranas, this vrat grants the same husband for seven births.