
Preparing the Karwa Chauth puja samagri in advance helps you arrange everything needed for the evening puja. From the karwa and items used to worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva to the offerings and thali essentials, having a checklist makes the preparations easier. Here is a complete Karwa Chauth saman list to help you gather the required items before the festival.
1. Morning Sargi Essentials
Sargi is the traditional pre-dawn meal provided by a mother-in-law. Eaten before sunrise, these items help keep you energized throughout the day:
- Pheni / Meethi Sevaiyan: Sweet vermicelli cooked in milk.
- Fresh Fruits: Hydrating fruits like apples, pomegranates, and bananas.
- Dry Fruits: Almonds, cashews, and walnuts for sustained energy.
- Light Savory Food: Homemade paranthas or nourishing snacks.
- Fresh Water or Coconut Water: Essential for staying hydrated during the fast.
Karwa Chauth Samagri List
Keep the following Karwa Chauth puja samagri ready before the evening rituals begin.
| Karwa Chauth Puja Items | What Is It Used For? |
|---|---|
| Earthen karwa with lid | Holding water for the puja and moon-worship ritual |
| Puja chowki | Placing the pictures or idols of the deities |
| Red cloth | Covering the puja chowki |
| Pictures or idols of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganesha | Worshipping the deities during the puja |
| Diya, cotton wicks, and ghee or oil | Lighting the diya during worship and aarti |
| Roli and kumkum | Applying tilak during the puja |
| Sindoor | Used during the traditional worship of Goddess Parvati |
| Haldi | Making offerings during the puja |
| Chandan | Applying tilak during worship |
| Akshat (uncooked rice) | Offering rice grains to the deities |
| Wheat grains | Used in some Karwa Chauth puja traditions |
| Moli or Kalava | Tying a sacred thread during the puja |
| Fresh flowers and petals | Offering flowers to the deities |
| Incense sticks and dhoop | Used during worship |
| Camphor (kapoor) | Performing aarti |
| Betel leaves and supari | Making traditional puja offerings |
| Coconut | Offering to the deities |
| Fruits and sweets | Offering as bhog and prasad |
| Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha book | Reading or following the Karwa Chauth vrat katha |
| Channi (sieve) | Viewing the Moon during the traditional ritual |
| Ganga Jal and fresh water | Holy water for purification and mixing into offerings |
| Dakshina | Giving money as an offering during the puja |
Some items may differ according to regional traditions, but this checklist covers the main materials used for Karwa Chauth puja.
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Karwa Chauth Thali Items
The Karwa Chauth thali holds the smaller items needed during the evening puja. You can use a steel, brass, or decorative plate and arrange the materials neatly before the rituals begin.
- Decorated Puja Thali: A decorative plate to securely hold all moon-sighting essentials.
- Channi (Sieve): Used to view the moon first, and then your husband’s face.
- Water Kalash / Lota: Filled with fresh water, Ganga Jal, and a drop of raw milk to offer arghya to the moon.
- Small Diya: A clay or wheat-flour lamp placed on the thali and lit during moon worship.
- Sweets or Mathi: A small bite of sweet food used by your husband to help you break the fast.
- Glass of Water: Used to take your very first sip of water after looking at the moon.
For the complete steps to perform the evening rituals, read our Karwa Chauth Poojan Vidhi guide. You can also consult an astrologer for personalised astrological guidance.
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