Karva (earthen pot) used in Karva Chauth puja is not just an earthen pot but is a symbol of Goddess Karva. But do you know that if it is thrown away or kept incorrectly after the puja, the entire fruit of the fast may remain incomplete?
Karwa Chauth 2025: Today, married women across the country are observing Karva Chauth fast for the long life of their husbands. Fasting and worshiping on this day prolongs the life of the husband and brings happiness and prosperity in married life. This fast is observed without water and only after seeing the moon at night, married women break the fast by taking water from their husband’s hand. This year, on Karva Chauth, the moon has made the married women wait for a long time. However, till now the moon has been visible in almost all the cities including Delhi-NCR. After which women can break their fast. Amidst all this, it is important for women to know what to do with Karva after Karva Chauth Puja. Where and how is it auspicious to keep it?
Actually, Karva has a very special significance on Karva Chauth. People either throw away the utensils or keep them after Karva Chauth, which is considered inauspicious. So let us know what to do with the earthen pot (Karva) after Karva Chauth. Let’s find out.
immerse in river or pond
According to religious beliefs, after the completion of Karva Chauth puja, immersing Karva in a river or pond is considered most auspicious. However, take care that it does not break, as this may anger Karva Devi. While immersing the karva in the river, pray to Lord Chandra or Goddess Parvati for the fulfillment of your wishes.
bury in soil
If there is no river or pond near your house, you can bury the Karva in the soil under a tree, such as Neem, Peepal or Banyan tree. By doing this the blessings of the Goddess remain on you.
use for next year
Many women, instead of throwing away, immersing or burying the Karva, keep it for the next year. However, it is important to keep it in a clean and safe place until next year.
use for plants
Apart from this, the Karva used in puja can also be used to grow plants at home. If the karva breaks, bury it in the soil.
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