Karwa Chauth 2023: Here's listing 7 most important Karwa Chauth rituals
Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise without consuming food or water. Some may also avoid other forms of physical and mental indulgence during this time
the mother-in-law provides a pre-dawn meal called sargi to her daughter-in-law. This meal usually consists of sweets, dry fruits to help her sustain throughout the day
The mother-in-law also gives a gift (usually new clothes or money) to the daughter-in-law, known as "baya," as a symbol of love and blessings
Women often apply intricate henna designs on their hands and feet, symbolizing both beauty and the love between husband and wife
Married women dressed in traditional attire come together to worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati. Rituals involve lighting oil lamps, offering prayers, singing traditional songs
A priest or an elderly woman recites the Karwa Chauth Katha, a traditional story that explains the significance of the fast and the rituals associated with it
The woman sees the moon through a sieve and then looks at her husband's face. After this, he offers her water and the first morsel of food to symbolize the end of the fast