💅1. The Day Before
Preparations begin with beauty and anticipation. Apply intricate Mehndi (henna) Upon your hands and feet, a mark of love and fortune. Prepare all essentials for the Sargi and Puja.
🌅2. The Sargi
Before sunrise, partake in the SargiA pre-dawn meal from your mother-in-law fuels the day's fast. After eating, the Nirjala Vrat (waterless fast) commences.
🙏3. The Fast (Vrat)
Observe a strict Nirjala Vrat From dawn to dusk, fasting without food or water, the day fills with prayers, bhajans, and evening ritual prep.
📖4. Evening Puja & Katha
In the evening, adorn elegant bridal wear. Women unite to conduct group Puja, hearing the Karwa Chauth Katha (story)Puja thalis, adorned with decorations, are circulated in a circle during prayers.
🌕5. Sighting the Moon
Once the moon is visible, view its reflection through a sieve (chhalni)...then gaze at your husband's face. Present water (arghya) to the moon, praying for his long life.
🎉6. Breaking the Fast
Following the moonlit prayer, the husband gives his wife her first sip of water and a taste of food, ending her fast. The evening wraps up with a festive family meal and cheerful celebrations.
Puja Thali Essentials
Prepare your Puja thali with these holy essentials for the evening ritual.