Hindu and Punjabi married women in Northern and Western states of India like Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh celebrates Karwa Chauth.
For all Indians, marriage is the most sacred bond of their whole life. So, the festival is celebrated with so much enthusiasm and joy among married women. On the auspicious day of karwa chauth, married women dress up in their best clothing, and jewelry, and apply mehendi on their hands. They keep fast for the whole day without taking even a single drop of water. In the evening, they break their day-long fast after watching the moon in night and eating food from their husband.
The Rituals
The fast of Karwa Chauth kept by Indian women is the most difficult fast for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. On the festive day, married women wear special clothes usually red or pink saree/suit. They adorn themselves with best jewelry, colorful bangles, bindi and apply mehndi designs on both palms. In the evening, they worship Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha, Kartikeya, and a Kalash or Karwa filled with sweets.
Significance of ‘Sargi’ & ‘Baya’
In some regions, women start their day by consuming food called ‘Sargi’ given by their mother-in-law to eat before sunrise. They receive ‘Baya’ or a basket containing sweets, fruits, and saree meant for mothers-in-law in the evening. Then, women from the neighbourhood assemble at a commonplace to worship Goddess Gauri and an elderly woman of family narrates the story of Karwa Chauth. After that, they all wait for the moon rise. Once the moon appears, they offer water and break their fast by seeing their husband through sieve. Nowadays, customized Karwa Chauth pooja thali is also available online on which photo of husband and wife is printed.
The festival of Karva Chauth is a day to keep fast by the married women for their husbands. They keep the to pray for the welfare and long life of their husbands. The festival brings married women closer to their Mother-in-laws. Karwa Chauth is also marked by gathering friends and relatives. All the decorations, jewelry, heena and joyous atmosphere signifies the splendor and happiness of married life.
Exchange of Karwa Chauth Gifts
Apart from all these, any Indian festival is never complete without exchange of Gifts. After performing all the rituals, women receive expensive and unique gifts from their husbands. The market offers a wide array of Karwachauth Gifts to make your wives on this special day. Sending Gifts on this occasion is a way to convey that you love and care for her. This shows the glorifying face of Karwa Chauth.
All the married women observe fast on Karvachauth and pray for the prosperity and longevity of their husbands. The fast kept by women signifies utmost love and devotion of a wife to her husband. Order Karwa Chauth pooja thali online.
