In India, the tradition of worshiping and fasting for the long life of the husband has been going on for centuries. One of the most popular traditions among them is Karva Choth. It is a festival in which married women fast for a whole day to wish for the long life of their husbands.
The fourth is due on 20th October, which the husband and wife will be eagerly waiting for. For this, women must have started preparations many days before. But even then some things are left to the last minute.
Fasting all day without water, burdened with so many chores and responsibilities. In such a situation, conditions like headache, bad health can also arise during fasting. In such a situation, women can make some preparations in advance, so that they can be freed from the hassle of daily chores.
so todayIn 'Work News' We will talk about how women can prepare in advance for the Karva Choth fast, so that the work load on the day of the festival is light.
Q- What preparations should be made two days before Karwa Chauth? Answer- On the day of Karva Choth Vrat, it becomes difficult to do many other household chores along with the puja. In such a situation, women start preparations for fasting many days in advance. To ensure that Karwa Choth day is not busy, there is no work pressure and overload, there are many tasks that are better to do in advance.
In the graphic below, find out what preparations you can make in advance for Karwa Choth-
Q- What things should be taken care of by women doing Choth Vrat for the first time?
Answer- The first Kara Choth Vrat after marriage has special significance. If you are going to do the 'Karwa Choth' Vrat for the first time after marriage, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.
Make advance preparations so that you don't forget any important work on the day of fasting and don't feel too tired that day. In fact, the more work is done in advance, the easier the fast and the day before will be. You will not be burdened with work and preparations at the same time. For this, fasting women can either take the help of other women in their household who have fasted before. Or you can follow the tips given in the pointers below.
- Women make sixteen ornaments on Karva Choth. In such a situation, get all necessary beauty treatments done before doing so.
- Sargi has special importance in Karva Choth Vrat. The mother-in-law gives the sargi plate to her daughter-in-law. Sargi includes fruits, sweets and dry fruits. Eat sargi before sunrise. After this start your nirjala fast.
- The fast of Karva Choth is observed without water. Food and water are not taken on this day. So, take water-rich foods in Sargi, so that the body does not get dehydrated.
- It is considered more auspicious to wear red colored clothes on the day of Karva Choth. Do not wear black clothes on this day.
- In the evening observe the auspicious muhurt and listen to the Vratakatha. After this offer arghya to the moon.
- Then drink water from the husband's hand and then break the fast by taking Prasad and only then take sattvic food.
Question- How to decorate the puja plate of Karwa Choth? Answer- Pooja thali is decorated for Karva Choth and Chandradarshan. During the puja, there is a tradition of worshiping Gauri-Ganesha, listening to the vratakatha of Karva Choth and offering arghya to the moon. Women worship the moon after seeing it. She offers him sweets and then worships her husband.
Learn how to decorate Karva Choth pujathali from the graphic below-
Question- What to do to maintain energy during fasting throughout the day?
Answer- During fasting it becomes difficult to maintain energy in the body. A whole day without food and water can make the body tired. So, you should take care of your eating and drinking habits two days in advance.
Before fasting you should eat nutritious food. This must include dry fruits. This will keep your body energized and you will feel less tired on the fasting day. A solution of lemon, sugar and salt can also prove beneficial if you do not eat anything after night. If the level of salt and glucose in the body is balanced, one does not feel weak throughout the day.
Apart from this what else you can do, see the graphic below-
By adopting these suggestions you 'fourth to do'Can prepare in advance for fasting. On the day of fasting, you can worship without any worries and spend time with your family happily.
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