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Women Can Observe Partial Fasting for Karwa Chauth Under These Special Circumstances

In situations such as pregnancy, health concerns, or menstruation, traditional practices often permit relaxed observance of the Karwa Chauth fast. This may include liquid-only intake or skipping certain strict rituals, allowing women to honour the spirit of the festival while prioritizing their well-being.

The pre-dawn meal, known as Sargu, is your primary energy source for the entire day. Include complex carbohydrates such as oats, sabudana, poha, or whole wheat parathas to provide sustained energy. Add protein-rich foods like paneer, milk, yogurt, or dry fruits to help maintain muscle strength. Hydrating fruits such as watermelon, papaya, and oranges can help prevent dehydration. Avoid salty, spicy, or fried items, as they tend to increase thirst and can make fasting more difficult.

On Karwa Chauth, the fast is broken after moonrise. Women who resist the temptation to eat until the last moment first witness the moon through a sieve, symbolizing positivity and devotion. They then offer Arghya (water) to the moon as a gesture of gratitude. Following this, the husband gives his wife the first sip of water or a sweet, putting an end to the fast. Women then eat and drink, often starting with fruits, sweets.

The Karwa Chauth Katha is central to the ritual. One of the most commonly narrated is the story of Veeravati

Veeravati, sister of seven brothers, undertook her first Karwa Chauth fast at her parents’ home. As evening came and she was weak from thirst and hunger, her brothers, worried, created a trick by placing a mirror to simulate the moonrise. Believing the moon had risen, Veeravati ended her fast prematurely. Tragically, she learned her husband had died. Overcome with grief, she performed a full, proper Karwa Chauth fast for a year with unwavering devotion. By divine grace, her husband was revived. The story illustrates faith, devotion, and the strict observance of the rules.

This narrative is recited aloud by an elder woman or priest during the puja, often in pause rhythms, with listeners holding rice or offering small donations to the reciter.

To conduct puja in an auspicious manner, here is a list of items that could be necessary- arranging them in due time will add to the celebrations.