What is the purpose of Karva Chauth?

Karva Chauth is a one-day festival celebrated annually by married Hindu women in which they observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise and pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival is also observed by unmarried women who pray in the hope of securing a desired life partner.

How do Punjabis celebrate Karva Chauth?

Karwa Chauth is one of the main festivals for married women in Punjab. Apart from following the ritual of fasting, women adorn their hands with exquisite mehndi (Hina), especially designed by skilled artists. In some parts of Punjab, even unmarried women fasts in the hope of winning a loving husband.

How is Karwa Chauth done?

All women wake up early in the morning and eat food which is also knon as ‘sargi’ before sunrise. They are not supposed to eat or even drink water during the day. In the evening, they get ready in beautiful clothes and listen to the Karwa Chauth katha and break the fast after the moonrise.

How is Karwa Chauth celebrated?

Fasting by married women
Karva Chauth/Observances

What is the time to eat sargi?

Sargi is the meal that is supposed to be eaten before sunrise. Since the entire day you won’t be eating anything, it is important to have the first meal of the day which is rich in nutrients. Add some fruits like apples, bananas in your early morning sargi for a healthier day.

Who can do Karwa Chauth?

On this day, married women keep Karwa Chauth Vrat to pray for the long life and happiness of their husbands. They observe fast from sunrise to moonrise, apply henna, dress up, perform pooja and then break their fast by drinking water after seeing the moon at night.

Why is it called Karva Chauth?

Chauthi is the fouth day of Krishna Chaturthi of Kartik. Women worship Karwa (the special clay pot) on Chaturthi. Therefore, this festival is called Karva Chauth. Karva Chauth is the festival ensuring happy married life and wishing long life for her husband and children.

How do women prepare for Karva Chauth?

Women begin preparing for Karva Chauth a few days in advance, by buying adornments (shringar), jewelry, and puja items, such as the Karva lamps, matthi, henna and the decorated puja thali (plate). Local bazaars take on a festive look as shopkeepers put their Karva Chauth related products on display.

How to observe Karva Chauth vrat Vidhi?

The Karva Chauth Vrat Vidhi starts with Sargi which is consumed before sunrise. And the fast begins with the sunrise. The fast should be strictly observed as taking food and liquids are avoided during the fast. Dress traditionally and apply Mehndi and alta on your legs.

When is Karwa Chauth in 2012?

This year Karwa Chauth is on November 3, 2012. It is on Kartik 18, 2068 as per Bikram Sambat calendar. Some women observe other festivals for wellbeing of her husband with same significance and importance. Few of them are Savitri Vrat, Teej and Rishi- Panchami.