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Karva Chauth Mantras & Vrat — Prayers for the Husband's Long Life

Karva Chauth (करवा चौथ) is the day-long fast kept by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands, on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Kartik Krishna Paksha. Women fast from sunrise without food or water and break the fast only after sighting the moon. These are the mantras and prayers for Karva Chauth.

Gauri-Ganesh Puja — Begin the Worship

Karva Chauth puja begins with Goddess Gauri (Parvati) and Lord Ganesha. Chant the Ganesh Mantra and worship Gauri made of clay or turmeric for an unbroken married life (akhand saubhagya).

Sukhkarta Dukhharta — Ganesh Aarti

सुखकर्ता दुखहर्ता वार्ता विघ्नाची।

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Ganesh Mantra

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

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Shiva-Parvati Prayers — The Ideal Couple

Shiva and Parvati are the ideal divine couple. Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" and recite the Shiv Chalisa for a long, harmonious married life.

Om Namah Shivaya

ॐ नमः शिवाय

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Shiv Chalisa

॥ दोहा ॥

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Goddess Durga & Parvati Worship

Recite the Durga Chalisa and Aarti, invoking the Mother's blessing of saubhagya (marital good fortune) for the women keeping the fast.

Durga Chalisa

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी । नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी ॥

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Durga Aarti — Jai Ambe Gauri

जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी।

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Lakshmi Aarti — Prosperity of the Home

Sing the Lakshmi Aarti for the prosperity and well-being of the household and the long life of the husband.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता।

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Karva Chauth 2026?▼
Karva Chauth in 2026 falls in late October, on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, nine days before Diwali. The fast is kept from sunrise until the moon is sighted at night.
Which mantra to chant on Karva Chauth?▼
Chant "Om Namah Shivaya" and the Gauri (Parvati) mantra for akhand saubhagya. When sighting the moon, offer arghya (water) through a sieve and chant the Chandra mantra "Om Som Somaya Namah". Recite the Karva Chauth vrat katha during the day.
How to do Karva Chauth puja at home?▼
Wake before sunrise and eat sargi (the pre-dawn meal). Fast all day without food or water. In the evening, set up Gauri-Ganesh, light a lamp, and listen to the Karva Chauth vrat katha with other women, passing the puja thali. At moonrise, view the moon through a sieve, then your husband's face, offer arghya to the moon, and break the fast with water and food from your husband's hand.
What is the significance of Karva Chauth?▼
Karva Chauth is kept by married women for the long life, health and prosperity of their husbands, and by some unmarried women for a desired life partner. It is rooted in the devotion of Savitri, who won back her husband's life, and is a celebration of marital love and commitment.

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