Karva Chauth Tips: If you are a newlywed bride for Karva Chauth, then which rituals are important for you?

If you're a newlywed bride and this is your first Karva Chauth, this day is going to be very special for you. This fast is observed to pray for a long married life and the well-being of your husband. However, Karva Chauth isn't just a day of fasting; it's a beautiful confluence of love, faith, and tradition. Each ritual has its own significance, and it's through these rituals that the fast is considered complete. Let's explore the essential rituals of Karva Chauth and their significance.

On Karva Chauth, women are given special importance for the "Solah Shringar" (sixteen adornments). Newlywed brides wear their wedding attire or a red, maroon, or pink saree. Wearing sindoor in the parting of their hair, henna on their hands, jewelry, bangles, bindis, anklets, and symbols of marital bliss like the mangalsutra is considered auspicious. This adornment not only symbolizes beauty but also symbolizes a long life for their spouse.

The Sargi Ritual – A Morning Thali Given by the Mother-in-Law
Karva Chauth begins with the Sargi, which the mother-in-law gives to her daughter-in-law before sunrise. The Sargi includes fruits, sweets, dried fruits, parathas, and water. This platter is considered the mother-in-law's blessing for the daughter-in-law. This ritual is special for a newlywed bride as it marks the auspicious beginning of her first Karva Chauth. If the mother-in-law is no longer alive, it is considered auspicious to eat the Sargi in her memory. Light a lamp in front of her photo and consume the Sargi with her blessings in your mind.

Preparing for the Puja and Decorating the Karva
In the evening, women prepare for the puja and decorate the Karva, a clay or metal vessel. Water, rice, sweets, and vermillion are placed in it. The place of worship is decorated with rangoli, lamps, and flowers. Women gather together to listen to the Karva Chauth Katha.

Listening to the Karva Chauth Katha
Listening to the Katha is a key part of this fast. It tells the story of Veeravati and the moon, teaching that the fast is fulfilled through faith and belief. The new bride should listen to this story carefully to understand the depth and significance of the tradition.

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