Karva Chauth is celebrated with great joy and passion by women in North India in the wheat belt, to ensure the longevity and safety of their husbands. They fast, from sunrise till moonrise, and eat only when they’ve sighted the moon and seen their husband’s face through a veil. This festival falls on the fourth day of the krishna paksh (dark fortnight), during the month of Kartik. Women buy jewelry, cosmetics, pooja items, henna and so on. They fast as a mark of devotion to their husbands. It is a truly commendable attitude—can you imagine going without food for someone?
If your wife is going to do the Karva Chauth fast in your name, custom expects you to gift her something nice. Here’s your chance to let your wife know just how much you value her and her dedication towards you. Here’s a fabulous idea– get her a gift voucher or card for classy jewelry from brands such as Tanishq, Asmi or D’dmas. Also buy a gift card for exquisite Indian ethnic sarees and suits from Satya Paul. Buy decorative, earthenware Karva Chauth pots— load it up with silk ribbons, glass bangles, packets of bindis, and handkerchiefs for her. Won’t that be fantastic? Your wife is not likely to forget this year’s Karva Chauth, is she? Make this holy day perfect for the woman who tries to make every day of your life perfect.
