Karva Chauth 2019: Fasting for the first time? Tips to sail through the day
First Karva Chauth is special but scary at the same time. Don't let the fear ruin your big day!
Karva Chauth is round the corner and married Hindu women have started preparing for the most important and cherished festival. From clothes to jewellery, the preparations are going on full swing.
It is a one day-long festival celebrated every year by Hindu women especially in North India. During the day women abstain from food and water, and at night after moonrise, they break their fasts by reading the ‘vrat katha’ and performing the ‘puja vidhi’.
According to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, the festival of Karva Chauth falls in the month of Kartik (in the October or November) on the 4th day after the full moon day. The fast of Karva Chauth is also kept by some unmarried women according to their custom and tradition for the longevity of their fiances or desired husbands in the future.
First Karva Chauth is special but scary at the same time. Keeping fast all day gives shivers down the spine. Don't let the fear ruin your big day! Follow these tips and rest assured, the day will be a smooth ride for you and your husband!
You have to stay without water for entire day. So keeping yourself hydrated should be your priority. Increase the intake of water and liquids the night before and during the early morning eating session so that one can manage the whole day without water. So keep tea, water or any juices handy so that she is comfortable the whole day.
Never ignore the power of Sargi on Karva Chauth. It plays a crucial role in how smooth the fast goes. Dry fruits, milk products, and protein-rich food would help keep her fine all day. Juice and liquid intakes can help you a lot to sail the fast.
This is for the husbands. Gift your wife as she totally deserves it. Be it a jewellery piece or watch, there are several option in market to make yor wife feel special on this occassion. Well, how about cooking dinner for her? She will be totally in awe.
The more you think how hungry you are, the more you would feel it. Therefore, invest your time in other things like listening to your favourite band, taking up your hobby, talking to your husband, etc.
This is for the husbands out there. If you can take an off, indulge in some spa sessions along with her or fix an appointment for her at a salon to get ready for the evening pooja. After all, it’s her day, and she should put her best foot forward.
Fortify yourself with nutrients by consuming yogurt after the moonrise. Lemonade is a good option too. In any case, avoid oily food for dinner as it will make you feel bloated and nauseous.