Karwa Chauth Vrat Udyapan
13-Karwa Donation Ritual in Pune

1. Preparation of 13 Sets

This is the unique aspect of Udyapan. You must prepare 13 plates containing:

• 1 Karwa: Filled with Halwa/Kheer or dry fruits.
• 1 Shringar Set: Sindoor, Bindi, Bangles, Mehendi, etc.
• 1 Vastra: Blouse piece or handkerchief (Rumal).
• Dakshina: Some cash offering.

2. The Evening Puja (Sandhya)

Before moonrise, women gather in a circle. An idol of Gauri Mata (made of cow dung/clay) is worshipped. The story (Katha) is narrated by an elderly lady or Pandit.

3. Thali Rotation (Feri)

The women rotate their Thalis in a circle 7 times while singing the "Veer Kudiye Karwara" song. In Udyapan, the 13 Karwas are blessed during this process.

4. Donation (Bayna)

The 13 sets are then respectfully gifted to 13 married women (preferably elder) or Brahmins. Touching their feet to seek blessings is essential. One special set is given to the mother-in-law.

5. Moon Offering (Arghya)

Finally, upon moonrise, Arghya (water offering) is given to the moon through a sieve (Chalni), and the husband's face is viewed. The husband then offers water to break the wife's fast.