Dos And Don'ts To Keep In Mind For This Festival
Red is the predominant colour of the Karwa Chauth festival, symbolising its auspicious nature and is commonly worn by women during the celebrations.
Applying solah sringar (sixteen adornments), that includes wearing a mangalsutra, nose pin, bindi, bangles, earrings, rings, and more. Sringar and mehendi represent good fortune, prosperity, and a happy married life.
Sargi is another vital part of the Karwa Chauth vrat, this sargi thali is thoughtfully prepared to provide all the essential nutrients and energy, featuring items like pheni, meethi seviyan, fruits, coconut, meethi mathri, dry fruits, sweets, paratha, and juice.
Baya is a special gift sent by daughters-in-law to their mothers-in-law during Karwa Chauth, containing clothes, jewellery, food, utensils, and other items. While presenting Baya, it is customary to seek the blessings of your mother-in-law.
It is essential for married women to take part in the Karwa Chauth puja and listen to the Katha (narrative) in the evening before breaking the fast. Without adhering to this ritual, the nirjala vrat is considered incomplete.
During the Karwa Chauth vrat, women should refrain from using scissors, needles, or knives.
Married women and their families should avoid consuming non-vegetarian food on this day as it is considered tamasic in nature.
Ensembles with black and white shades should be avoided.
Pregnant women should avoid observing the Karwa Chauth fast due to potential stress and health implications.