Lucknow : Karva Chauth is a special day for married women, marked by unique rituals and traditions. It is a day when women want to strengthen their marital bond by following rituals that are believed to bring positivity and happiness in their lives. In this article, the astrologer is giving information about the importance of Karva Chauth and the practices to be followed by women to ensure a successful and prosperous married life.
Date and significance of Karva Chauth
Karva Chauth is celebrated on the Chaturthi day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. In 2023, it falls on Wednesday, November 1. It is customary for married women to look at the moon and wear vibrant attire to maintain positivity throughout the day. However, according to astrology, there are some negative beliefs associated with this day, especially regarding Chaturthi Tithi. This day is considered inauspicious and it is advised to avoid looking at the moon on this day. Instead, women worship Lord Ganesha and offer water to the moon to counteract any negative influences.
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To celebrate successful Karva Chauth, women should do these things
1. Sargi: Married women start the day by eating sargi, which is a pre-dawn meal prepared by their mother-in-law. This meal includes various things like fruits, sweets and 16 makeup ingredients. It is believed that consuming Sargi brings financial gain and resolves disputes.
2. Makeup: On Karva Chauth, women adorn themselves with 16 specific items to enhance their beauty and attractiveness.
3. Positive mindset: It is important to maintain a positive mindset throughout the day. It is believed that this has a positive effect on marital life.
4. Choice of clothes: Women are advised to avoid wearing white or black clothes on Karva Chauth.
Some specific rituals and customs
1. Offering to Lord Ganesha: Women offer five lumps of turmeric to Lord Ganesha to wish for increased financial opportunities.
2. Gifts for prosperity: Women exchange vermilion, perfume, saffron and lentils to symbolize happiness and prosperity in their married life.
3. Removing differences: If there are any differences between husband and wife, women can keep 11 Gomti Chakras hidden in a red box to restore love and remove differences.
4. Feeding the cow: Offering ghee and jaggery to Lord Ganesha and feeding it to the cow brings happiness and prosperity.
5. Distraction: If a woman suspects her husband’s attraction towards someone else, she can write the name of that person on dry Peepal leaves and burn them with camphor to divert his husband’s attention.