New Delhi: Karwa Chauth fasting is observed during Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Kartik; however, Ashwin month is now in effect during Karwa Chauth according to the Amanta calendar used in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Southern India. Karwa Chauth is observed on the same day in every state; the only difference is the name of the month.


Karwa Chauth day is also known as Karak Chaturthi (करक चतुर्थी). Karwa or Karak refers to the earthen pot through which water offering, known as Argha (अर्घ), is made to the moon. Karwa is very significant during Puja and it is also given as Dan to the Brahmin or any eligible woman. Compare to South Indian states, Karwa Chauth is more popular in North Indian states. After four days of Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is observed for the wellbeing of children, according to the Drik Panchang. 


Karwa Chauth Vrat Vidhi: 


Karwa Chauth fast is one of the most important fasts observed by married women. Married women observe a Karwa Chauth dry fast and worship Chauth Mata for the husband's long life, a happy married life, and the attainment of unbroken good fortune. Break the fast at night after seeing the moon and donating Arghya.


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Karwa Chauth falls on the same day as Sankashti Chaturthi, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Married women observe Karwa Chauth fasting and rituals for the long life of their husbands. Married women worship Lord Shiva and His family, including Lord Ganesha, and only break their fast after seeing and offering to the moon. Karwa Chauth fasting is strict and is observed without eating or drinking anything after sunrise until the sighting of the moon at night.


Karwa Chauth Puja Samagri List: 


The puja samagri list includes: paan, book of fasting story (Vrat Katha Kitaab), earthen or copper tortilla and lid, urn, sandalwood, Flowers, Turmeric, Rice, Sweets, Raw Milk, Curd, Desi Ghee, Honey, Sugar Powder, Roli, Kumkum, Molly, Akshat, 16 Make-up items (16 Shrinagar), Mehndi, Mahavar, Sindoor, Kangha, Bindi, Chunri, Bangle, Sieve, Nettle, Sieve, Karva Mata's picture, lamp, incense stick, camphor, wheat, wick (cotton), wooden seat. 


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