Things you should know about your first Karva Chauth

Posted on 19/10/2016 I by: Navneeta

Especially celebrated by North Indians, Karva Chauth is a festival signifying the undying love between a husband and wife. The married wife observes fast till moon-rise for the success, health, safety and happiness of the husband. The first Karva Chauth is one of the most memorable festivals of a newlywed wife.

Karva Chauth falls on the fourth day of the dark moon in the month of Karthik with only nine days left for the festival of lights Diwali. If you are celebrating this Hindu festival of love for the first time, here is what you should be aware of.

The First Sargi...

Sargi is food had before dawn on the day of Karva Chauth. This special meal is prepared by the mother-in-law and includes sweets and other delicious delicacies. The daughter-in-law is also showered with various gifts such as jewelry and saree.

The First Baya...

Baya is the gift given to a daughter’s mother-in-law on the occasion of Karva Chauth. The conventional package includes salted mathris, dry fruits, saris and utensils. The utensils are distributed amongst women who join the newly-wed on her first Karva Chauth Puja.

The First Puja...

The puja happens in the evening. The new bride gets dressed in heavy traditional wear and accessories. She takes blessings from the elder women in the family distribute the baya gifts to the women who are present in the puja.

Gifts from Husband...

The new bride is showered with a lot of gifts by the loving husband. These gifts are important as they serve as an opportunity to strengthen the eternal bond between the couple.