Karva
Chauth in 2012 is going to be held on 3rd November as per the
traditional Hindu calendar. Karwa Chauth is not just a fast but possess a
deeper meaning. It is a fast which is undertaken by married women for their
husband. In this fast, they offer prayers for prosperity, longevity and good
health of their husband. Over the years, Karwa Chauth fast has gained a very
important place among youngsters too, who like to keep fast for their partners
on this day. Generally, Karwa chauth fast falls about nine days before Deepavali
as Kartik Chauth in October and November. This fast is very popular in North
India.
On
this auspicious festival, women indulge in a lot of fun and wear colorful
cloths as there is a custom of wearing bright colorful clothes along with
beautiful ornaments. Moreover, they like to flaunt exquisite henna designs on
their hands. This is just a grand festival for the women as they celebrate it
with high spirits. Married women follow the predefined rituals and offer
prayers to Goddess Gauri to seek her blessings for a happy married life.
Besides, this day is best known for the non-stop dancing, competitions, good
food and great music which are performed during this festival.
Karwa
Chauth fast is
one of the most important and awaited occasions for all the women as a husband
is said to be more than just a life partner as per the Hindu scriptures. He is
supposed to be her protector after she leaves the home of her parents. The
husband of women takes care of her food, clothing, shelter, comfort, happiness
and respectability, so this bond is known to be a sacrosanct one.
The
term 'Chauth' literally means the 'fourth day'. Karwa is an earthen pot with a
spout which has an important place in this festival as rituals can’t be
performed without it. ‘Karwa’ is a symbol of prosperity and peace. Some of the rituals which are very necessary
to be performed on this very day are as follows:
·
Married
women are supposed to observe a strict fast and stay away from food and water.
·
They
are supposed to wake up early in the morning and to wear new and festive
clothes.
·
The
married woman receives the baya or a basket which are full of goodies from her
mother in law before the evening time.
·
Women
on this day, worship Shiva, Parvati Ganesh , Kartikeya along with 10 'karwas'
(earthen pots) which are filled with sweets.
·
Before
sun sets, the women of the locality gather in one house and design puja corner
and make other arrangements for it.
·
A
decorated puja chowk is placed with a platform against the wall, which is meant
to put the puja items and idols as well as pictures of Goddess Karwa or Ma
Parvati.
·
At
night. Women wait for a glimpse of the moon and see both the moon as well as
her husband with the help of a sieve. At last, after taking the first morsel
from their husband’s hand, they break their fast.
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