Karwa Chauth is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated by married women. The festive is prominently observed in northern and western parts of India. The day marks the devotion, sacrifice and love of married women for their husbands.
From sunrise to moonrise, women observe a strict fast on this day, refraining from food and water. This day-long fast concludes with the sighting of the moon in the evening. The fasting women offer prayers to the moon, seeking the well-being and longevity of their husbands, and end the fast.
The rituals of Karwa Chauth begin with an early morning prayer followed by a pre-dawn meal called Sargi. This is one of the most important rituals observed by married women and their mothers-in-law before commencing the fast. (Image: Pexels)
Traditionally, the mother-in-law presents the Sargi along with new clothes, matching jewellery, make-up items and other accessories to her daughter-in-law. (Image: AI-Generated)
The Sargi thali consists of diverse items, ranging from sweets, fruits, and savoury dishes to curries, rice and roti. It is a filling meal lovingly prepared for the daughter-in-law to help her prepare for the day-long fast. (Image: AI-Generated)
Fruits are an essential part of the Sargi thali as they help keep the fasting women active and energised throughout the day. (Image: AI-Generated)
A variety of dry fruits can also be added to the platter. (Image: AI-Generated)
Mothers-in-law also include homemade sweets like laddoos, mathri, kheer, or halwa in the Sargi thali. (Image: AI-Generated)
Whole wheat parathas or rotis should also be included in the thali. (Image: AI-Generated)
Lassi, butter milk or coconut water helps in maintaining hydration during the fasting period. (Image: Instagram)
A small serving of curd or raita can offer probiotics and aid digestion. (AI-Generation)
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