Is it the first Karva Chauth? Don’t panic! These 5 things will make your fast easy and memorable

Karwa Chauth 2025:If this year is your first Karva Chauth after marriage, then surely there will be a different excitement and a little nervousness in your mind. This fast is not only for the long life of your husband, but is also going to be one of the most beautiful and romantic days of your relationship.

Often new brides have many questions regarding this – “What to do, what not to do, will there be any mistake?”

So don’t worry at all. Just keep these small and sweet things in mind, and your first Karva Chauth will be memorable forever.

1. Sweetest start to the day: ‘Sargi’
This is the most beautiful part of this fast. The food and drink that your mother-in-law lovingly gives you in the morning, before the sun rises, is called ‘Sargi’.

• What to do: Don’t miss it at all. It is not just a ritual, but your mother-in-law’s love and blessings that will give you courage and energy throughout the day. Be sure to eat things like fruits, nuts and sweets during Sargi, and drink plenty of water.

2. Today you are the ‘queen’: do sixteen makeups
This day is special for you and your husband, so make yourself feel special on this day too.

• What to do: After taking bath, do sixteen makeup before puja. Wear your wedding dress or a beautiful red, pink, or orange saree or suit.
• What not to do: It is believed that one should avoid wearing black or white colored clothes on this auspicious day.

3. Keep your mind an ‘ocean of peace’
This fast is not just a penance to stay hungry and thirsty, but also a practice to keep the mind calm and pure.

• What to do: Try not to get angry today, do not abuse anyone and stay away from fights with anyone. Keep only positive and loving thoughts in your mind.

4. Some traditional things, which should be respected
Some old and traditional beliefs are also associated with this fast.

• What not to do: It is said that a woman observing fast on this day should not use sharp objects like scissors, needle and thread. Also, white things like milk, curd, rice should not be donated to anyone. It depends on your faith to believe them or not, but there is no harm in respecting the words of elders.

5. ‘Soul’ of the fast: worship and story
When getting ready for puja in the evening, take special care of some things.

• What to do: After decorating the puja thali, sitting with all the women. Karva Mata’s story Must listen or read. This is the soul of this fast, without it the fast is considered incomplete.
• After the puja, touch the feet of all the elders in the house and take their blessings.

This day may seem a bit difficult, but when you see the moon at night and drink the first sip of water from your husband’s hand, all the fatigue and penance of the day will turn into love and happiness.

Best wishes to you on your first Karva Chauth!