Karwa Chauth 2026 Date
Karwa Chauth falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The fast runs from before sunrise until moonrise, which in Delhi is expected a little after 8 PM. Check your local panchang for the exact moonrise time in your city.
What Sargi Is For
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Sargi is the meal eaten before sunrise, traditionally sent by the mother-in-law. It has one practical job: to keep you going for a long day without food or water. So the best sargi is filling, slow to digest and not too salty.
Dry fruits are a big part of most sargi thalis for exactly this reason. They are small, easy to eat at 4 AM, and they release energy slowly.
Best Dry Fruits for Sargi
| Dry fruit | Why it helps during the fast | How much |
|---|---|---|
| Soaked almonds | Protein and good fats keep you full for longer | 6 to 8 |
| Walnuts | Slow energy, easy on the stomach | 2 to 3 halves |
| Anjeer | Fibre and natural sweetness, gentle energy | 2, soaked |
| Makhana | Light, filling and not salty if roasted plain | A small bowl |
| Dates or raisins | Quick energy to start the day | 2 dates or a few raisins |
| Coconut water or milk | Hydration before the fast begins | 1 glass |
Soak the almonds and anjeer the night before, so they are soft and easy to digest in the morning.
What to Avoid in Sargi
- Very salty food such as namkeen and salted nuts. Salt makes you thirsty through the day.
- Too much sugar. Lots of mithai gives a quick high and then a slump by noon.
- Tea and coffee in large amounts, which can dehydrate you.
- Fried food that sits heavy on the stomach.
Plain roasted makhana and unsalted almonds are better picks than salted mixes.
A Simple Sargi Plate
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Start
A glass of milk or coconut water, slowly.
Dry fruits
6 to 8 soaked almonds, 2 walnut halves and 2 soaked anjeer.
Something filling
A paratha or a bowl of poha, or fruit if you prefer it light.
Finish
A small sweet such as feni or a couple of dates.
Breaking the Fast
After seeing the moon, start with water, then something light. A few dates or raisins with a glass of water is a gentle way to begin before the full meal.
Karwa Chauth Gift Ideas
Many husbands, and mothers-in-law sending sargi, like to add a gift. Dry fruits fit well because they are useful and look good:
- A dry fruit tray with almonds, cashews and pistachios. See our gift boxes.
- A decorated hamper with jars, a personal note and her name on it. See all hampers.
- A sargi set you build yourself: a pack each of almonds, walnuts and anjeer, placed on a decorated thali.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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*This article is for general information. If you are pregnant, diabetic or on medication, speak to your doctor before fasting.*
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Chau Foods Editorial Team
This guide is written and fact-checked by the Chau Foods editorial team - a small group of FSSAI-certified food specialists based in Rohini, Delhi. Led by founder Mohit, the team combines direct farm-sourcing experience (California almonds, Bihar makhana from Darbhanga & Madhubani, Kashmir walnuts, Kerala spices) with hands-on quality control at the Chau Foods packing facility. We publish only what we would feed our own families, cite Indian nutrition data where relevant, and refresh every article when sourcing, pricing, or health guidelines change.
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