Karwa Chauth is the festival where married women, especially in the north and northwestern region of India fast for the long life of their husbands. For newly married women, it is a special occasion as they are made to feel special by the husband and family. She seeks blessings from her in-laws and other elder family member for a blissful married life. Not just this, all the market places and malls are flooded with all the Karwa Chauth items from matki to, sieve to bangles to soar to henna and what not…

Therefore, on the occasion of Karwa Chauth, we at Shaadimagic will give some tips especially for newly wedded wives and how to perform the Karwa Chauth puja. The foremost thing before any anything during the Karwa Chauth is the First Baya

First Baya

The first baya is given by every mother in law to her daughter-in-law for her karwa Chauth every year. Since, you are new, so it will be your first baya. The baya is comprised of all the yummy food items like salted mathris, dry fruits, sweets and gift items like it can be a saree or bangles or anything that symbolises a married life.

For Perfect Karvachauth Thali, have a look at this album and get obsessed over it. 

First Sargi

You must have seen in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum where Jaya Bachchan tells her daughter-in-law about the sargi, right? It is the same thing! Sargi is also known a pre-dawn meal where all the married women get up early in the morning and eat yummy food prepared by mother in law for her bahu on this day. It is done to get best wishes and blessings for a successful married life given by a mother in law to the daughter in law.

Puja Celebrations

After eating sargi, the puja celebration begins which is usually performed in the evening of Karwa Chauth. All the ladies in the family sit together for the puja. The new bride, on the other hand, on their first Karwa Chauth, dress up in heavy bridal dresses, chunky jewelry ornaments and cosmetics. She takes blessings from all the elder women in the family.

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Karwa Chauth Gifts

This is given to every married woman after completing the all day rituals and fasting from her husband. A husband presents her wife with gifts to show her love and respect. The first Karwa Chauth is an exceptionally important occasion for the new bride as an opportunity to strengthen the eternal bond between husband and wife.

If you are a new bride in the family, you will get all the attention and everyone in the family will care and treat you the special. This is because as this day marks her love and respect for her husband. So, brides, get set for your first Karwa Chauth celebration and seek blessings and gifts on this special day from family and husband.

For tips to dress in the stylish way, check out here and get donned most beautifully. 

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