Love, Fasting, and Prayers: How to Celebrate Karwa Chauth!

Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival celebrated by married women in the Indian subcontinent. It is a day of fasting and prayers for the long life and well-being of their husbands.

The rituals of Karwa Chauth vary from region to region, but the basic steps are as follows:

• The day before Karwa Chauth: The wife receives a gift basket called baya from her mother-in-law. The baya typically contains sweets, dry fruits, and jewelry.
• Early morning on Karwa Chauth: The wife wakes up before sunrise and eats a special meal called sargi. The sargi is given to her by her mother-in-law or another married woman.
• After sunrise: The wife fasts from sunrise to moonrise. She may not eat or drink anything during this time.
• In the evening: The wife performs a puja (prayer) to the moon. She offers water to the moon and prays for the long life and well-being of her husband.
• After moonrise: The wife breaks her fast by drinking water and eating a few bites of food.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when performing Karwa Chauth:

• The fast is typically broken with a dish called karwa, which is made of wheat flour, sugar, and milk.
• Some women also perform a ritual called shola art, which involves decorating their hands and feet with henna.
• Karwa Chauth is a time for women to come together and celebrate their love for their husbands. It is also a time for reflection and prayer.

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