Collection: Karva Chauth

Karva Chauth is a significant festival in India, celebrated by married women, particularly in North India, for the well-being, longevity, and prosperity of their husbands. The festival falls on the fourth day after Purnima (full moon) in the month of Kartik according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

On this day, women observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, without consuming food or water. The fast is a symbol of devotion, love, and faithfulness toward their spouse. The day's rituals involve waking up early for "Sargi," a pre-dawn meal given by the mother-in-law. Throughout the day, women engage in prayers and decorate themselves in traditional attire, often in red, gold, or vibrant colors, representing marital bliss. They also apply mehndi (henna) on their hands.

The most important part of the day is the evening puja (prayer) where women gather in groups, listen to the Karva Chauth Katha (story), and pass around the puja thali. As the moon rises, the women perform a ritual to view it through a sieve or a cloth, and then break their fast after seeing their husband's face through the same sieve, signifying the completion of the fast.

The Karva Chauth Thali Set is a crucial part of the rituals. It typically includes a decorated thali (plate) containing items like a sieve, a small earthen pot (karva), a lota (water container), sweets, and other items for the puja. These thali sets are often elaborately designed with embroidery, beads, floral patterns, and vibrant colors, making them a cherished part of the celebration.