We would attempt to keep aside all legends and marvelousness added to Karwa Chauth customs for the most part by film and TV appears. Be that as it may, we perceive and give film the due credit to make the day of Karwa Chauth so prominent in India as well as among all Indians over the globe. Our religious books including Dharamasindhu, Nirnayasindhu, and Vratraj notice Karwa Chauth as Karak Chaturthi. Both Karak and Karwa allude to the little pitcher which is utilized amid Puja and given as philanthropy or Dan for the prosperity of the family. It is referenced that just ladies have the privilege to perform fasting on Karwa Chauth. The fasting on Karwa Chauth is done not just for prosperity and long existence of the spouse yet in addition for the children, grandsons, riches and everlasting success of the family. Karwa Chauth corresponds with Sankashti Chaturthi a fasting day watched for Lord Ganesha. Notwithstanding, upon the arrival of Karwa Chauth Lord Shiva and His family including Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya are venerated. Goddess Parvati being Akhand Saubhagyavati is loved first amid the Puja pursued by Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya, and Lord Ganesha. Ladies additionally love Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata who speak to Goddess Parvati itself upon the arrival of Karwa Chauth.
Upon the arrival of fasting, in the wake of scrubbing down ladies should vow, which is called Sankalp, to keep the quick for the prosperity of the spouse and the family. It is additionally recounted amid Sankalp that the fasting would be with no sustenance or the water and the quick would be broken subsequent to locating the moon. The Mantra to recite while taking the vow –
"मम सुखसौभाग्य पुत्रपौत्रादि सुस्थिर श्री प्राप्तये करक चतुर्थी व्रतमहं करिष्ये।"
It signifies "I would watch the fasting of Karak Chaturthi for the prosperity of the spouse, children and grandsons and to increase settled riches".
As per Vratraj, the best time to perform Karwa Chauth Puja is amid Sandhya time which begins after nightfall. Consequently please note down the city based Karwa Chauth Puja Timings in the wake of setting the area for your city.
Karwa Chauth Puja is engaged to look for the gift of Goddess Parvati. Ladies either draw Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata on the divider or utilize Chauth Mata picture on the printed Karwa Chauth Puja Calendar to revere Mata Parvati. Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata are portrayals of Goddess Parvati. The Mantra which ought to be presented amid Parvati Puja is –
"नमः शिवायै शर्वाण्यै सौभाग्यं संतति शुभाम्। प्रयच्छ भक्तियुक्तानां नारीणां हरवल्लभे॥"
It signifies "O darling consort of Lord Shiva, if you don't mind give long existence of the spouse and lovely children to your ladies aficionados". After Goddess Gaura, Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya, and Lord Ganesha are loved.
More often than not, ladies perform Puja in a gathering and portray the Story of Karwa Chauth Mahatamya, known as generous of Karwa Chauth fasting.
After Puja, Karwa ought to be given as philanthropy to the Brahmin or some qualified lady. The Karwa or Karak ought to be loaded up with the water or the drain and valuable stones or coins ought to be dropped in it. Karwa ought to be given to some Brahmin or Suhagan ladies. The Mantra which ought to be recited while giving Karwa –
"करकं क्षीरसम्पूर्णा तोयपूर्णमथापि वा। ददामि रत्नसंयुक्तं चिरञ्जीवतु मे पतिः॥"
It signifies "O milk filled Karwe with precious stones; I donate you, so that my husband is long lived".
After Puja ladies should sit tight for the moon to risen. Ladies should revere God Chandra and in the wake of making offering to him should break the quick.