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Karva Chauth · Puja & vrat
Sight the moon through the chalni
The moon is sighted through the chalni, then offered the argya before the fast is broken.
Keep ready
- Chalni
- Diya
- Karwa with water
Step by step
- 1Go to a spot with a clear view at moonrise.
- 2Sight the moon through the chalni first.
- 3Then look at the moon directly, and at your partner per tradition.
- 4Offer the argya from the karwa.
- 5Break the fast.
Helpful notes
- Follow your family’s exact sequence.
- Keep the flame away from curtains and wind.