Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is the married-women’s vrat observed for a husband’s well-being, with the evening katha and moon arghya done at home. Pandit Mrityunjay Sharma leads the North Indian order in Bengaluru: sankalp, karwa worship, sieve and lamp…
Karwa Chauth
करवा चौथ पूजा
The rite
Karwa Chauth is the married-women’s vrat observed for a husband’s well-being, with the evening katha and moon arghya done at home. Pandit Mrityunjay Sharma leads the North Indian order in Bengaluru: sankalp, karwa worship, sieve and lamp ritual, and the vrat katha before the fast is broken after sighting the moon or the agreed substitute.
Before the visit, clear a clean floor or table space, stack samagri from the WhatsApp list in one place, and keep drinking water ready for elders. Share gate code, parking notes, and society rules when you message so setup is calm across Bengaluru traffic.
Time at the house: 2–3 hours (evening centred)
Pandit Mrityunjay Sharma does this at the house in Bengaluru. The fee is not printed on this page. It is sent on WhatsApp with the material list.
Why families book it
Families in flats and villas host sisters and neighbours in the living room or terrace so the katha is heard together without a temple queue.
The visit covers pronunciation of the katha and when to pass the karwa, not a promise about health or longevity.
Elders and children may sit nearby; the pandit pauses for brief Hindi notes so guests know when to offer flowers, ghee, or responses during mantras.
Share gotra, names, and your Bengaluru locality on WhatsApp so travel and samagri are confirmed before the day. The appointment form opens WhatsApp only; this page does not store your message.
When families ask
- On Karwa Chauth evening when the family keeps the day-long fast
- When a daughter-in-law is observing her first Karwa Chauth in the new home
- When elders want the katha read correctly in Hindi rather than from memory alone
- When moonrise is late and the family needs clear guidance on niryapan timing
- When you want the rite completed in one calm sitting without rushing the final arati and prasad
Short vidhi
- Sankalp in the names of the fasting women and the family
- Ganesh and Gauri remembrance at the start
- Karwa sthapana with rice, roli, and diya
- Chandan and sindoor offering on the karwa
- Sieve and lamp ritual as in family parampara
- Karwa Chauth vrat katha read aloud
- Moon arghya or the substitute the pandit explains for cloudy skies
- Aarti and prasad distribution after parana
The pandit confirms the order on WhatsApp before the visit.
Samagri
- Clay or metal karwa, lid, and cotton wick
- Sieve (channi), diya, ghee, and camphor
- Roli, haldi, rice, and kumkum
- Flowers and garland for Gauri
- Fruits, mathri, and sargi leftovers if used in puja
- Water in lota for arghya
- Fresh cloth for altar
- Incense and matchsticks
The exact list for your day is sent on WhatsApp. This page does not sell a kit and does not say materials are included in a fee.
Questions
Can the katha run if we cannot see the moon?
Yes. The pandit explains the family’s substitute when clouds or buildings block the sky.
Do all women in the house fast?
Only those who took the sankalp fast; others may sit for katha and aarti.
Is sargi part of the pandit visit?
Sargi is before dawn and family-prepared; the visit is evening katha and parana.
Terrace or society rules for arghya?
Mention lift and terrace access on WhatsApp; balcony arghya works in many flats.
Can unmarried girls join?
They may listen; the vrat sankalp is for married women following your tradition.
Fee on this page?
No. Timing and dakshina are discussed on WhatsApp only.