The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Karva Chauth Puja in Varanasi
Karva Chauth is widely observed in Varanasi, where married women keep the day long fast and gather in the evening for the katha, the karva exchange and the moonrise arghya.
A Pandit can lead the evening puja and katha for one family or a group of women, at your home, a terrace or a community space.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha, nirvighnaṁ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Karva Chauth Puja
In the old neighbourhoods of Kashi, women often gather in courtyards and on terraces to hear the katha together, and many families like a Pandit to recite it in the traditional way.
Newly married women observing their first Karva Chauth, and their families, often prefer a guided puja so every step is done correctly.
Local traditions & timing
- Moonrise time varies each year; the Pandit will share the local time on the day.
- Markets in the old city are crowded the evening before with shopping for karvas and sargi.
- Group pujas on terraces are common; plan seating and lighting.
Where it's performed
- Your home or terrace in Varanasi
- A community hall or temple courtyard for a group of women
- Online, for women observing the vrat away from family
Planning tips
- Keep karvas, a thali, diya, sieve and the Karva Mata picture ready, or ask for samagri.
- Tell us how many women will join the katha.
- Book early for the evening slot, which is the same for everyone.
About Karva Chauth Puja
The Karva Chauth vrat and evening puja with katha, performed by married women for the long life and wellbeing of their husband, ending with arghya to the moon.
Duration
1 to 1.5 hours for the evening puja and katha
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Karva Chauth Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can a group of women hear the katha together?
Yes. Group pujas are very common in Varanasi. The Pandit leads the puja and katha for everyone at once.
What time does the puja happen?
The puja and katha are usually in the evening before moonrise. The Pandit shares the muhurat and local moonrise time.
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