What are the essential things to put in a Karwa for Karwa Chauth?

Karwa Chauth will be observed on October 29, with women fasting for their husbands' long lives. During the puja, women use a Karwa (earthen pot) to offer water to the Moon, a ritual known as Arghya. According to News18, items placed in the Karwa include Ganga water, cow's raw milk, Akshat (rice), white sandalwood and white flowers.