It is the festival of Karwa Chauth on October 27. It is a very significant day for all married woman. Women observe a strict fast to pray for the long life and well-being of their husband. The festival or rather the Karwa Chauth Vrat is not only restricted to married women but even unmarried girls keep the fast in hope of getting a good husband. It is a strict fast called as a nirjal vrat, with no food and water allowed throughout the day until moonrise. Women observe the fast with utmost dedication and enthusiastically wait for this day. It is important to know what all puja items are required to prepare for the Karva Chauth Vrat. We give you the Karva Chauth samagri required for breaking the fast. Karwa Chauth 2018 Significance: Know The History, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi and Mantra For The Festival. 

After fasting for the whole day, they await the moonrise and perform the elaborate puja. There is an evening puja which is followed by the observing the moon and then the women break the fast. Women start collecting the puja samagri before the day so there is no last-minute hassle. If you too are going to celebrate and observe the Karwa Chauth Vrat then let us give you a list of all the puja vidhi and where you can find them. Karwa Chauth 2018: Know All About Sargi, Its Importance and Foods Included.

List of Puja Samagri (Puja items) for Karwa Chauth Vrat 2018

  • A plate to keep Puja items and Gadvi (glass) filled with water.

  • Karwa – a vessel which contains water

  • Baya or Bayana – Gifts given to mother-in-law, it is usually a gift, dry fruits or money.

  • Sindoor

  • Dhoop Batti

  • Matchbox

  • Paan Leaves / Betel Leaves

  • Mathri for bhog

  • Ghee/Oil

  • Money – to make an offering

  • Fruits and sweets – to offer to Karwa ma as Prasad

  • Kapoor / Camphor balls

  • Diya – made out of atta

  • Stariner – channi to see the moon

  • Red or Pink cloth to cover your thaali

You can find all of these puja items online. Online shopping platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Shubhpuja will deliver these puja kits till your doorstep. But make sure you call the kit well in advance. Karwa Chauth is a popular festival in the Northern states but it is celebrated across the country these days.

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