Karwa Chauth 2023: How to Break Your Karva Chauth Fast

Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu fasting festival celebrated by married women. They fast from sunrise to moonrise to pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. It’s a day of love and devotion. This year it is being celebrated today on Wednesday, November 1.

HOW TO BREAK KARWA CHAUTH FAST

After sighting the moon, women break their fast. They begin by looking at the moon through a sieve and then at their husband. They consume water and a meal prepared with love.

1. Offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Parvati.
2. Sight the moon.
3. Drink sips of water.
4. Eat light, easy-to-digest foods, such as fruits, yogurt, and soup.
5. Avoid heavy, spicy, and oily foods.

WHEN TO BREAK KARWA CHAUTH FAST

The fast is broken after moonrise, which varies by location and is determined by the local moonrise timings.

KARWA CHAUTH MOON TIMINGS IN YOUR STATE

• New Delhi – 8:15 pm
• Kolkata – 7:46 pm
• Bengaluru – 8:54 pm
• Mumbai – 8:59 pm
• Pune – 8:56 pm
• Ahmedabad – 8:50pm
• Jaipur – 8:26 pm
• Noida – 8:14 pm
• Gurgaon – 8:16 pm
• Chandigarh – 8:10pm
• Chennai – 8:43 pm
• Hyderabad – 8:40 pm

WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK TO BREAK YOUR KARWA CHAUTH FAST

Start with sipping water, followed by a meal consisting of foods like fruits, nuts, and a balanced, light Indian meal to replenish energy.

5 TIPS FOR BREAKING YOUR KARWA CHAUTH FAST IN A HEALTHY WAY

1. Avoid heavy or greasy foods immediately.
2. Include hydrating fruits like watermelon.
3. Start with a glass of warm milk or buttermilk.
4. Opt for protein-rich foods to regain strength.
5. Avoid excessive caffeine and sugar initially.

DO’S AND DONT’S OF BREAKING KARWA CHAUTH FAST

1. Do break your fast with your husband’s blessings.
2. Don’t overeat or indulge in heavy, spicy, or fried foods.
3. Do consume foods high in antioxidants for a health boost.
4. Don’t skip hydrating with water or juices.
5. Do take it slow and savour your first meal to avoid discomfort.

KARWA CHAUTH PUJA VIDHI

1. Goddess Parvati, along with Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, and Lord Kartikeya, are worshipped on this day.
2. Married women fast for the entire day, and Karwa Chauth Puja is done in the evening.
3. Before breaking the fast, the gods are worshipped, and the puja altar is prepared, especially with the Karwa Chauth Calendar.
4. Women assemble to do Karwa Chauth puja and read the tale behind observing the ritual.
5. Water is offered to Chandra Devta (Moon) in an earthen jug.
6. To break the fast, women look at the moon, then at their husband’s face through a sieve.
7. Following that, the husbands feed their wives, thereby breaking the fast.