diri-au.org – Fashion & Cultural Identity Commentary

Karwa Chauth is a festival rooted in religion, tradition, and the institution of marriage. It is not about fasting alone for many women; it is about continuing the small, yet significant practices that are rooted in traditions. They are not uniform everywhere, and vary from family to family and area to area, but they bring with them an aura of holiness that sanctifies the festival. Being traditional nuskhas, they are said to usher blessings, prosperity, and good luck before the vrat. Below are five such practices typically done a day prior to Karwa Chauth.