Karva Chauth thali samagri
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This year the fast of Karva Chauth will be observed on 1 November 2023 i.e. on Wednesday. This fast is special for every married woman and in some cases even for unmarried girls.
On this day, married women observe the Nirjala fast for the long and healthy life of their husbands. Apart from this, while worshiping by following all the rituals, teh women also listen to the story of Karva Chauth.
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Karva Chauth is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month. Moon plays an important role on this day because women break their fast only after the moon rises and after they have seen their husbands face through the sieve.
It is believed that by observing this fast, marital life is filled with happiness. There are many beliefs and traditions associated with Karva Chauth, which make it more special. There are also some rules which need to be followed strictly. If you are fasting on Karva Chauth for the first time, then you should know all the rules associated with the fast. Let us know about all the rules of Karva Chauth fast.
Right time to eat Sargi
If you are observing Karva Chauth fast for the first time, then know that this fast starts even before sunrise. Therefore, one should wake up early in the morning and after taking a bath take blessings of your elders. Later, start the fast by eating sargi.
Solah Shringar
Observing the Karva Chauth fast for the first time is very special. On this day, the women should sit in the puja with full 16 adornments or 16 shringar. One should also apply henna on one’s hands. Doing this is considered very auspicious.
Wear red clothes
Red color is considered auspicious for married women. In such a situation, you should choose only red colored clothes on the day of Karva Chauth. But just remember, one should not wear black colored clothes on this day even by mistake. Other than red, one can also wear pink colored clothes right after taking your morning bath.
Do listen to Vrat Katha
It is very important to listen to ‘Karva Chauth Vrat Katha’ on the day of Karva Chauth. Without this the fast is not considered complete. If you are doing this fast for the first time, then sit in the right direction, listen to the story and only then do the puja as per the rituals.
Do not cook or eat non-vegetarian food
On this day, women should not cook or eat non-vegetarian food at home even by mistake. One should also prevent other family members from eating it.
Wedding dress
If you are celebrating Karva Chauth for the first time, then you can also wear a wedding dress on this day. Doing this is also considered very auspicious.
Karva Chauth 2023: When will the moon rise?
This year the puja time of Karva Chauth is from 05.36 pm to 06.54 pm on 1 November 2023. The fasting women will get a time of 1 hour 18 minutes for worship. The moon of Karva Chauth will rise at 08.15 pm.
For the worship of Karva Chauth, Totiwala Karva
Kalash, Roli, Kumkum, Mauli, Akshat,
Paan, book of fast story, curd, sugar candy, sandalwood, flowers, turmeric, rice, sweets
Desi ghee, perfume, coconut, sacred thread, abeer, gulal, honey, dakshina, raw milk.
Sieve, camphor, wheat, wick (cotton), picture of Karva Mata, lamp, incense sticks, wooden seat, pudding, Athavari of eight puris.
Sargi – 16 All makeup ingredients, dry fruits, fruits, sweets
16 Makeup items – Kumkum, Mehndi, Mahavar, Sindoor, Comb, Bindi, Chunari, Bangle, Kajal, Nettle, Black Pot.
Importance of Karva, sieve, lamp and straw in Karva Chauth
Karva – Karva is considered the symbol of Ganapati. It is said that the spout attached to the Karve is considered to be the trunk of Lord Ganesha. By filling water in Karva and worshiping it and offering Arghya to the moon, auspicious wishes are fulfilled.
Lamp – On the day of Karva Chauth fast, women keep a lamp in a sieve and look at the moon and then the face of their husband. According to the scriptures, lighting a lamp removes negativity and increases concentration.
Brass skewer – A brass skewer is inserted into the spout of the karwa. It is believed that this straw demonstrates power. According to the story, Karva’s husband’s leg was caught by the crocodile, at that time she tied the crocodile using these rods with her power and reached Yamraj. At that time Chitragupta was looking at the account of Karva Mata’s life. Then Karwa separated the husband’s story from the pages of Chitragupta with straws and prayed to Yama to save her husband’s life.
