Every year, on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, married women observe the fast of Karwa Chauth and pray for the long life of their husbands. This year Karwa Chauth is on 20 October. The festival of Karwa Chauth holds special significance in the lives of married women. This day symbolizes the relationship between husband and wife. On the day of Karwa Chauth, women observe a waterless fast and worship in the evening. Then they break the fast after seeing the moon and pray for the long life of their husband. Although every married woman is excited about Karwa Chauth, but those for whom this is the first Karwa Chauth, their excitement is greater than others.
However, it is natural for the new daughter-in-law to not know much about the worship of Karwa Chauth. If this is your daughter-in-law's first Karva Chauth, then the in-laws, especially the mother-in-law, sister-in-law, or elder sister-in-law, should keep these things in mind so that the festival of Karva Chauth becomes memorable and easy for the daughter-in-law.
Mehndi and makeup
Along with the fast of Karva Chauth, many other things should be kept in mind. There is also the importance of doing sixteen makeups in the worship of Karva Chauth. On this day, married women should apply mehndi and do full makeup during the puja. For this, prepare all the makeup items including alta, sindoor, kajal, bindi, and jewelry in advance. If this is your daughter-in-law's first Karva Chauth, then give her makeup items and help her get ready.
The right time to eat Sargi
There is a tradition of eating Sargi in some places on Karva Chauth. On this day, the mother-in-law gives Sargi to her daughter-in-law and the daughter-in-law starts the fast by eating the Sargi given by the mother-in-law. It should be kept in mind that Sargi should be eaten before sunrise in the morning. After this, the Nirjala fast begins. Tell the daughter-in-law the time of Sargi and give her nutritious dishes to eat in Sargi so that she can remain energetic throughout the day during the fast.
Tell her the beliefs of Karva Chauth.
Nowadays, the girls of the new generation do not know much about the customs and rituals. They need to know their traditions and beliefs. Tell the daughter-in-law about the beliefs of Karva Chauth fast. Tell her the story related to this fast and tell her the importance of this day. Tell her how and why the worship is done after seeing the moon. The correct method of worship, what is the belief in observing this fast?
Take care of your health
If this is the daughter-in-law's first Karva Chauth fast after marriage, then she may face some difficulty in observing this fast. Feeling hungry or thirsty is normal. In such a situation, advise the daughter-in-law to maintain her energy. For this, forbid her from doing too much physical activity so that she does not feel tired till the evening and hunger and thirst remain under control. Keep in mind that she does not fall ill in the excitement of fasting.
Also, if the daughter-in-law is suffering from any health problem or is pregnant, then keeping her health in mind, ask her to fast as per medical advice.
(PC: Freepik)
