Just In
- 1 hr ago These Zodiac Signs Are Extremely Stubborn And Struggle When It Comes To Apologizing
- 3 hrs ago Daily Horoscope, 18 April 2024: Libra Will See Financial Success, Relationship With Spouse Will Improve
- 13 hrs ago World's First Miss AI Pageant Announced, Know All About The Rise Of AI Beauty
- 16 hrs ago Summer Fashion: 6 Tips For Embracing Layering Styles To Keep It Cool And Stylish
Don't Miss
- Sports PBKS vs MI Dream11 Prediction IPL 2024 Match 33: Squads, Fantasy Tips & Best Picks
- Finance Stock Market Live Updates:Sensex ,Nifty 50 Are Likely To Open Lower
- Movies Aavesham Box Office Collection Day 8 Prediction: Fahadh Faasil's Movie Continues To Garner Attention & Revenue
- News Delhi Capital's Captain Rishabh Pant Gathers Praise For His Wicketkeeping Skills, Stunning Catch
- Education SCCL Recruitment 2024; Application process, Selection criteria and more
- Automobiles Mahindra 3XO SUV Latest Teaser Reveals Connected Car Tech: All Details Here
- Technology OnePlus 13 Early Leak Hints at a Revamped Camera Island, and Fast Charging to Remain at 100W
- Travel From Coconut Breaking on Head to Men Dressing as Women: 12 Unique Indian Rituals Explored
Karwa Chauth 2019: Why Women Observe Fast On This Day
Read to know about Karwa Chauth dates and the significance of Karwa Chauth for married women.
After the pompous celebrations of Navratri, people get back to their normal lives but the sense of celebration still resonates in their minds. Karwa Chauth is such a festival which lightens up our moods with its magical festive touch. Specifically, this is a festival celebrated by married women of North India. This year the festival will be celebrated on Thursday, 17 October.
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated during the month of 'Kartik', just after the full moon. Here, 'Karwa' refers to a small earthen pot and 'Chauth' stands for the fourth day of the fortnight (here, the dark fortnight, known as the Krishna-Paksha). On this occasion, married women observe fast for the long life of their husbands. The fast starts with the sunrise and women break it after seeing the moon.
Must-Have Items For This Karva Chauth Vrat
This festival consists of several rituals. Fasting is the most important part of it. Hindu women perform all rituals with complete dedication. With passion and vigour, Karwa Chauth is now celebrated throughout the country with regional variations. But what is the significance of Karwa Chauth? If you know about the significance of Karwa Chauth, the spirit of the occasion will heighten. So, before celebrating Karwa Chauth this year, let us know the significance of this special day.
1. Establish A Strong Marital Bond
The fast is observed by married women for their husbands. This festival strengthens the love between the couple. However, these days many men also observe the fast along with their wives to show their support and love.
2. Bond Between Mother-in-law And Daughter-in-law
The significance of Karwa Chauth also lies in the reinforcement of the bond between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. A girl leaves her family behind and comes to her in-laws' house. Through the ‘sargi', (gifts of mother-in-law to daughter-in-law), a lovely relationship isestablished between both.
3. Prayer For Good Harvest
This festival falls during the wheat-sowing time. The northern states are well-known for wheat cultivation. As the wheat seeds are stored in earthen pots or ‘Karvas', it is believed that women celebrate the festival with the hope of good yield.
4. Self-restriction
What is the significance of Karwa Chauth in Hindu religion? A fast from sunrise to moonrise is not an easy task. It is the symbol of self-control and focus on the importance of the festival.
5. Self-Dedication
It is believed that the fasting ritual of the wife offers health and prosperity to the husband. Not only for the husband's well-being, but the rituals of Karwa Chauth are also a token of dedication offered to the almighty.
How Is It Celebrated?
So, Karwa Chauth is not just a festival. The underlying significance of Karwa Chauth can make you realise the value of it. The festival is celebrated by several women at one place, all dressed up in glorious sarees and ornaments. They apply mehendi on their palms and worship the moon altogether. A ‘pujarin' or elderly woman conducts the whole function. After seeing the moon, they break their fast by taking water and food that their husbands offer them.
- yoga spiritualityPancha Kedar Darshan in Sawan: A Spiritual Journey To The Five Sacred Temples of Lord Shiva in The Himalayas
- faith mysticismHow Did Lord Krishna Save Draupadi From Vastraharan In Mahabharata?
- faith mysticismHow To Grow Spiritually: Key Ideas On How To Boost Your Faith Fitness
- festivalsChitragupt Puja 2020: Know The Story, Date, Significance And Puja Vidhi Of This Festival
- faith mysticismKnow Why Do Sadhu Have Thick Strands Of Hair And Tie It Into An Untidy Bun
- faith mysticismWhy Do People Wear Black Thread Around Their Ankle?
- faith mysticism10 Plants And Trees That Has Spiritual Significance In India
- faith mysticismIncredible Temples You Must Visit In India
- faith mysticismFour Important Times When Ancestors Come To Visit You
- faith mysticismRaghavendra Swamy Aradhana: August 27-August 29
- faith mysticismIs There A Common Story Behind Onam & Raksha Bandhan?
- anecdotesThe Story Of Sadhna, The Butcher Who Got The Black Stone