Karva Chauth Puja Samagri | Karva Chauth Puja Items List
Karva Chauth Calendar (Karva Chauth Image/Photograph/Stickers can be found easily in local markets at
religious paraphernalia shops. Alternatively, you can take a print out of the image at this link)
Sindoor (Vermillion Powder)
Dhoop Batti – 1-2 units
Agar Batti – 3-5 units
Matchbox – 1 unit
Paan Leaves / Betel Leaves – 1 (typically available in the market in sets of 5)
Decorated Karva (Mud pot with an outlet to the side) – 1 Karva if you plan to do the puja in a group,
2 Karvas if you are doing the puja alone.
Rouli (Red Chandan which is applied on the forehead)
Mouli/Janeu (Sacred Thread)
Mitti Diya / Mud lamps – 2 to 3 units
Ghee/Oil (for use in the diya)
Rangoli Powder – Colors and amounts as required
Rangoli Making Instruments (if required)
Kapoor / Camphor balls – (for use in the diya if required)
Small garland of flowers – 1-2 garlands
Circular Sieve – 1
Cotton (used as wick in diyas as well as to block the exit of the Karva)
Food ingredients (used during the puja)
Clean Drinking Water
Raw rice grains – 100 gm
Supari / Areca Nut / Betel Nut – 1
Cosmetics :
Red bangles
Toe ring (Bichua), if needed
Red or Rose-colored saree (can also be gifted by the husband to the wife before the day of Karva Chauth)
Mehndi Cones/ Henna Cones – 2
Alta / Red Dye for Hands & Feet
Nail Polish, Hair Clips and other decorative items as needed
Indian Anklet (Payal)
Consumables
Fruit Juice
Sweets (Home-made or purchased from shops)
Fruits
Puri
Kachori
Halwa
Any other food items made at home based on your preferences