Karva Chauth 2026

How to observe Karva Chauth

1. 1Eat Sargi (a pre-dawn meal) before sunrise, traditionally prepared by the mother-in-law.
2. 2Observe a Nirjala (no food or water) fast through the day.
3. 3Gather in the evening to listen to the Karva Chauth Katha, passing the puja thalis around the circle.
4. 4Offer prayers to Goddess Parvati, Shiva, Ganesha, and Kartikeya.
5. 5At moonrise, offer the Moon water from the karva, view the moon through a sieve, then view the husband's face the same way.
6. 6Break the fast with water and food offered by the husband.

Samagri (what you need)

• Karva (a small earthen pot with a spout)
• A sieve (chalni)
• Sindoor, bangles, and other solah shringar items
• Mathi and sweets for the puja thali
• A lit diya
• Karva Chauth Mata image or calendar
• Sargi foods: fruits, dry fruits, pheniyan