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Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is a law to observe the fast of Karva Chauth. Women keep this fast for the long life of their husband. The fast begins with a sargi (a collection of digestible foods, and is traditionally given to a daughter-in-law by her mother-in-law). The fast is started by eating a sargi till four in the morning.   This fast is kept waterless throughout the day. The entire makeup is done in the fast. The women listen to the story in the afternoon or in the evening. For the story, a plate is decorated, in which water in a container, Roli, wheat, rice, Karva made of mud, sweets, makeup items etc. are kept.  First of all Ganesha should be worshiped. The story of the fast should be heard only after worshiping the Shiva family. Give a plate of worship by touching the mother-in-law's feet. See the moon at night. The moon should be seen with a sieve. After this, looking at the husband with a sieve, touching the feet, drinking water should open the fast.  Karv