On Panchami, the day before Chhath, the parvaitins observe a fast for the whole day, which ends in the evening a little after sunset.
Just after the worship of earth, the offerings of Rasiao-kheer (rice delicacy), puris (deep-fried puffs of wheat flour) and bananas, are taken to break the fast. No sugar is used, only jaggery is used to sweeten the kheer .
This is then distributed among family and friends. From this day on wards, for the next 36 hours, the parvaitin goes on a fast without water.
The prasad is prepared by the parvaitin herself in the bronze or earthen ware utensil only. While eating the prasad by parvaitin if any unwanted thing like small stone etc. comes into the mouth immediately they have to stop eating without making any complain. The rice should therefore be clean. There should be no sound.
