Karva Chauth fasting is an important festival for most married women. On this day, the married woman observes a waterless fast wishing for the long life of her husband and after the puja, she breaks the fast by drinking water. Although all women are very excited about Karva Chauth, but Karva Chauth is more special for newly married people.
If you are observing Karva Chauth fast for the first time after marriage, then along with enthusiasm, some preparations are also required. In their excitement, newlyweds often commit some mistakes knowingly or unknowingly, due to which it becomes difficult for them to remain hungry and thirsty the whole day and by the evening their health also starts deteriorating. If you are observing the Karva Chauth fast for your husband for the first time and are finding it difficult to control your hunger and thirst, then take special care of some things, so that keeping the fast becomes easier.
Complete and accurate information
Karva Chauth is not just a festival of seeing the husband's face in front of the moon. There are customs and beliefs associated with it. If you are observing the Karva Chauth fast for the first time after marriage, then collect all the information, rules, and traditions related to the puja and fast. You should know when to get up when to do puja, and how and what to eat and drink so that you do not commit any mistakes during the puja.
Karva Chauth makeup
On Karva Chauth, women do sixteen adornments. The newly married woman should also prepare well for the puja. You can wear a red wedding dress on this occasion. If you are uncomfortable wearing a wedding dress then carry a wedding scarf. Prepare in advance what to wear and how to dress. Don't leave any work for that day.
Maintain energy
For the worship of Karva Chauth, women remained engaged in work the whole day with great enthusiasm. Going to the market, shopping, or doing other household chores consumes their energy. Also, being hungry reduces energy. Due to this, before worship in the evening, she either feels unwell or becomes lethargic due to tiredness. If you are observing Karva Chauth fast for the first time, then take care that your energy does not decrease. For this, avoid going out in the sun on that day. Keep body temperature low.
What to eat and what not to eat during fasting
To avoid feeling hungry and thirsty throughout the day during the fasting of Karva Chauth, consume certain things before fasting. There is a tradition of Sargi before the fast. Before fasting, have a glass of milk, coconut water, curd, and nutritious food so that you do not feel excessively hungry or thirsty during the fast.
What to do if you feel hungry and thirsty
If you fell in love during the fast, then take a bath. Bathing reduces the body temperature and makes one feel cool, which reduces the feeling of love. If you feel very hungry and your health starts deteriorating, you can consume juice once or twice a day. Along with fasting, it is also important to take care of health.
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