Karwa Chauth
October / November
What is Karwa Chauth?
It celebrates marital love, devotion and the sacred bond between husband and wife.
Key Facts
- When
- October / November
- Traditional foods
- Sargi, Feni, Mathri
The Story
Karwa Chauth is a one-day festival when married women observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life and well-being of their husbands. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon and viewing the husband through a sieve.
Why We Celebrate
It celebrates marital love, devotion and the sacred bond between husband and wife.
Puja Vidhi
- 1Wake before sunrise and eat sargi prepared by the mother-in-law
- 2Observe a nirjala (waterless) fast through the day
- 3Listen to the Karwa Chauth katha in the evening
- 4Sight the moon, offer arghya, and break the fast
Bhajans
Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha, Om Jai Shiv Omkara
Festive Food
Sargi, Feni, Mathri, Dry fruits
Frequently Asked Questions
Who observes the Karwa Chauth fast?
Traditionally married women observe it for their husbands; today some unmarried women and husbands keep it too.
Why is the moon viewed through a sieve?
Looking at the moon and then the husband through a sieve is a customary ritual believed to bless the couple's bond.
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Reviewed by the Bhakti by Agentic Vani editorial team
Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such. Sources: Puranas and traditional Hindu festival accounts.