“Karva Chauth” – An Occasion of Love and Togetherness!!

Karva Chauth is a festival celebrated by all married women. This festival has a social and cultural importance and all Indians celebrate this festival with great passion. Karva Chauth fasting is done through Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu Kartik month. Karva Chauth is also called as Karak Chaturthi (करकचतुर्थी). Karak or Karva refers to the earthen pot through which water offering or Argha/ Ardhya (अर्घ/ अर्ध्य), is made to the moon. Karak is very important during Puja.

Event Date- 19th October 2016
Karva Chauth Puja Muhurat = 17:33-18:51
Duration = 1 Hr 18 Mins
Tithi Begins = 08:24 on 19-October-2016
Tithi Ends = 06:25 on 20-October-2016

Ritual:

All married women observe Karva Chauth fast that ensures the longevity, well-being and prosperity of their husbands. Married women worship God Shiva including Lord Ganesha and break the Karva Chauth fast only after making the offerings to the Moon. The fasting of Karva Chauth is very strict and observed without taking any drop of water or food after sunrise until the sighting of the moon in the night.

Sankalp:

On the day of Karva Chauth fasting, after taking morning, bath married women should take the pledge, also called as Sankalp, to keep the fasting for the wellbeing and prosperity of the husband. The Mantra for Karva Chauth to chant while taking the pledge –

"ममसुखसौभाग्यपुत्रपौत्रादिसुस्थिरश्रीप्राप्तयेकरकचतुर्थीव्रतमहंकरिष्ये।" which means "I would observe the fast of Karak Chaturthi for the prosperity, longevity and wellbeing of the husband and to gain fixed wealth".

Legend of Karva Chauth:

The Story of Savitri and Satyavan- When God Yama, came to get Satyavan's soul, Savitri, his wife begged him to grant him life. When LordYama refused, she stopped drinking and eating and Yamraj finally sympathized. He granted Savitri, her husband's life. To this day, this event is celebrated with great belief.
The Legend of Karva-According to another story, a woman named Karva was deeply dedicated to her husband. One day while swimming, a crocodile caught him. Karva then went to Yama, the God of the death, and wished him to send the crocodile to hell. When God Yama refused, she threatened to curse Lord Yama. Afraid of the devoted wife, Lord Yama readily finally accepted and sent the crocodile to hell or Yamalok & blessed Karva's husband with long life.

Karva Chauth Celebrations

Region: Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Delhi and others

The Karva Chauth is celebrated mostly by Northern part of India. This festival is growing bigger with every passing day. Moreover, the traditional items such as beauty products, henna and traditional clothes, the demand of special sweets are gearing up. Karva Chauth event encourages people to socialize with family and friends, exchange gift items and share special meals. The gifts exchanged on this event reflect joy, splendour, happiness and brightness of a married life.

Karva Chauth Thali

A decorated Karva Chauth thali is a very important component for performing this special event. A puja thali, also called as Baya, containing the sacred water, roli, vermilion, dry fruits, kumkum, earthen clay pots, diyas and sweets. Karva Chauth thali can be decorated with various designs with the help of color, flowers and leaves and also with multi-color pulses. On this auspicious day, Maa Gauri or Maa Parvati is also worshiped. A small pitcher or Karva with some holy water is placed in the centre. While the story is being narrated, married women circulate their decorated thalis.

After the Karva Chauth puja, the eldest member of the family blesses married women with all the happiness in life. Overall, this festival deepens the relation between the husband and his wife.

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