Facts About Karwa Chauth That You Must Know!
Karwa Chauth is a festival observed mostly by north and west India. Hindu women observe a fast from dusk to dawn for the long lives of their husbands. The fast is broken only after seeing the moon. The festival is celebrated with a great passion amongst the newlywed couples.
1) Karwa Chauth falls nine days prior to Diwali according to the Hindu Calendar
2) According to the faith, the first-ever Karwa Chauth fast was kept by the Goddess Parvati for Lord Shiva.
3) Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped on Karwa Chauth.
4) A woman fasting Karwa Chauth is forbidden to wear black or white attire.
5) The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan. However, due to its popularity, the festival is being accepted by the entire nation now.
6) The festival falls on Karthik ki Chauth, which means the fourth day of Kartik month of Hindu Calendar.
7) The fast is observed from dawn to dusk. The fast is broken only after seeing the moon.
8) The two most popular gifts on Karwa Chauth are Sargi and Baya.
9) Karwa Chauth food item includes Pheni, which is a sweet made with milk and semolina, ten Matthis, Puas.
10) Women dress up in a traditional dress with mang tika, mangal sutra, toe-ring, necklace etc.
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