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Karwa Chauth 2019: Important Rituals That Women Should Follow On This Day
Karwa Chauth is an important festival that is celebrated in North India by married women.On this special day, there are certain important rituals that need to be followed. Read to know more.
KarwaChauth is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the northern part of India. During this festival, women fast from sunrise to sunset for the well-being of their husbands. Unmarried women also fast for their future partners. This year it will be celebrated on Thursday, 17 October.
Karwa is a small pitcher which is used during the Puja and given as charity or Dan at the end of the fasting. The fasting on Karwa Chauth can also be for your sons and grandsons to pray for their health and prosperity.
Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya are worshipped on the day of Karwa Chauth. Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata, who denotes Goddess Parvati, are also worshipped by women on this day.
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Usually, fasting and prayers are carried out in groups. During this time, women narrate the Story of the Karwa Chauth Mahatamya.
After the Puja, Karwa is given as charity, filled with water, milk, precious stones or coins. After Puja, women wait for the moon and make offerings. Here we will discuss the details of the Karwa Chauth Vrat Vidhi.
Early
Morning
Ritual
The
fasting
begins
with
sunrise.
Wake
up
before
sunrise,
bath
and
have
breakfast.
'Sargi' is
considered
as
the
best
breakfast
for
the
Karwa
Chauth
Vrat.
Avoid
anything
that
contains
onion
or
garlic.
Prefer to wear traditional outfits that suit your marital status. Usually, red saree, Sindoor, mehndi on your hands, red bangles, toe rings and anklets give you the perfect look of a married woman. Some women may also wear their wedding saree as well. Make rangolis on the front yard, depending on the space constraints.
Ritual
Done
In
The
Afternoon,
If
You
Are
Doing
The
Puja
Alone
By
4
pm,
clean
some
area
and
make
a
Swastik
mark
with
wetted
Turmeric
in
the
centre.
Place
a
small
bowl
with
raw
rice
grains.
Make
a
plate
ready
with
puja
items
like
rouli
(red
chandan),
mouli
(sacred
thread),
haldi
powder,
glass
water
or
milk,
a
clean
betel
leaf
and
a
betel
nut.
Prepare
two
karwas.
Exchange
your
Karwa
with
the
Karwa
of
Goddess
Parvati.
This exchange has to be done seven times. In the last step, you should hold Maa Parvati's Karwa in your hands. Now, recite the story of KarwaChauth. After this, both the karwas can be donated.
Ritual
Done
In
The
Afternoon,
If
You
Are
Doing
The
Puja
In
A
Group
Around
4
pm
in
the
afternoon,
arrange
your
puja
space.
All
women
should
prepare
their
own
puja
plates
and
karwa.
Apply
the
rouli
(red
chandan)
to
the
Karwa
and
then
tie
the
mouli.
Once
it
is
ready,
exchange
your
Karwa
with
the
Karwa
of
the
woman
seated
next
to
you.
You
can
do
it
as
a
circle.
Continue
chanting
prayers
during
this
time.
The oldest woman in the group can recite a karwa chauth story. When the story is complete, place the rice grains that you held in your hands into the pallu of your saree. Donate the karwa afterwards. Touch the feet of all elders in the group and family for their blessings.
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In
The
Evening
In
the
evening,
get
another
set
of
traditional
costumes.
Arrange
puja
items
to
worship
the
Moon
at
night.
On
the
moonrise,
light
a
Diya
and
stay
where
you
have
a
direct
view
of
the
Moon.
Worship
the
Moon
God
by
making
symbolic
offerings.
Look
at
the
Moon
through
the
circular
sieve
and
then
at
your
husband.
Now,
your
husband
will
break
your
fast
by
offering
water
from
the
pot.
So, perform the Karwa Chauth vrat and pray for the health and prosperity of your husband and family.
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