Karwa Chauth 2026: How to Break the Fast If the Moon is Not Visible on Karwa Chauth? Rules and Importance

Moon on Lord Shiva's forehead: A crescent Moon always resides on the forehead of Lord Shiva. If the moon is not visible in the sky, then visit the idol of Lord Shiva kept in the home temple. Offer water and milk to them and ask for forgiveness.

Disha worship and Arghya: Astrology states that if the Moon is not visible due to clouds, then look in the almanac and note down the exact time of moonrise in your city. And face the east or north-east direction, meditate on the Moon, chant mantras, and break the fast by offering water.

Worship by making a moon on a heap of rice: Spread a red cloth on a sacred platform and make a small heap of rice on it. Make a round shape from rice and offer Roli-Akshat on it. Considering it as the real moon, offer Arghya and complete the puja.

Worship of Peepal tree: The Peepal tree is worshiped, so if the Moon is not visible at night, then offer water to the Peepal tree, because it is believed that all the Gods reside in the Peepal tree.
Keep These Things in Mind


Take blessings of the elders of your house or mother-in-law.

Do not bring any kind of bad feelings to mind, as God sees your devotion and feelings.

After completing the puja, break the fast only by taking water from your husband's hands.