What is the correct method of fasting on Karva Chauth? What to do if you drink water by mistake?

Karva Chauth fast is on 20th October. On this day, with the wish of unbroken good fortune, women take a pledge of Nirjala fast after Sargi and there is a rule to break the fast after moonrise at night.

If you drink water in the meantime then the fast is considered broken. But if you drink water by mistake, do not panic. There are some remedies mentioned in the scriptures for the mistakes committed knowingly or unknowingly, following which you can continue your fast.

If you accidentally drink water during the fast, take a bath immediately and wear clean clothes. After this, worship Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Karva Mata and pray for forgiveness.

After the moon rises in the evening, apologize to the Moon God and then offer Arghya and worship. If you accidentally break your fast, take a Rudraksh rosary and chant the mantras of Moon God.

It is believed that eating or drinking something by mistake during Karva Chauth fast also causes Chandra Dosha. In such a situation, you can donate sixteen makeup items to the married women to avoid defects.

Every kind of defect is removed by blessings from Gods, Goddesses and elders. In such a situation, if the fast is broken by mistake, then after performing the puja, seek the blessings of the elders of the house. This removes all negativity.