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5 Newlyweds Share How They Celebrated Karwa Chauth After Their Wedding
From impatiently waiting for the moon to being each other's cheerleader while fasting, newlyweds share their fondest memories of Karwa Chauth
Whether it’s desperately waiting for the moon to show up to break your fast, or deciding what to wear for those awww..some moments that you can post on Instagram, the festival of Karwa Chauth is special for many newlyweds. Be it dressing in your best ethnic wear or relishing a scrumptious feast after the rituals are done, Karwa Chauth helps create a lot of memories. And, when it’s your first Karwa Chauth after marriage, it’s even more special. Hence, we spoke to newly hitched couples to share their fondest memories of the festival. Take a look…
Newlywed Couples Share Their Karwa Chauth Experiences
When the wife surprised the husband
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“Karwa Chauth, for me, was a total plot twist in my life. I love to eat. I'm a hard-core foodie and fasting was never on my radar. But one year, my mother-in-law’s friend invited me to a pre-Karwa Chauth party, and we had a blast. It was a night filled with music, dancing, great food and mehendi with all the newlywed brides. To surprise my hubby, I took a leave from work, woke up at an ungodly 4 a.m. and prayed, and then my mother-in-law made these epic hot aloo parathas. I devoured them like it was my last meal. At 7 p.m., my mother-in-law and I headed to her friend’s place for a little ceremony, and by 10 p.m., we were anxiously waiting for the moon to make its grand appearance. The second I saw it, I ran for the sieve and saw my husband's face through it with the moon in the background. My husband's reaction? Priceless. He couldn’t believe I was going to fast as everyone knew how much I love food.”
-Neharika Karnani, a media professional from Mumbai.
When the wife tweaked tradition
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“Karwa Chauth, or KCka chand,is a Halloween character for me. It’s not a day I believe in. I don’t believe in fasting as I can't stay hungry. I may get up, dress up, apply henna and do all necessary for some great pics, but fasting is a big no. My husband and I are aligned on this and he has left the choice to me. He was ok with me fasting, he was also ok if I didn't keep my fast and he was also ok to fast along with me. Yes, initially it wasn't easy to convince my in-laws, but eventually they agreed and we decided to give this a pass!
-Mili Aggarwal, a communication professional from Delhi
When the husband earned extra brownie points
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“Before my wedding, I used to see all married women fast for their husbands on Karwa Chauth and I used to wonder why women have to go through all of this. But after I got married to a man who was true to his roots and traditions, I realized that fasting for your husband can also be a love language. So, I decided to fast for a full day, and later towards the evening, I discovered that he had also kept a fast for me, which made me fall in love with him all over again. Later on, I discovered that my husband had binged on parathas, milk and sweets during the Sargi (a morning meal given by the mother-in-law before the sun rises), to help him get through the day.”
-Geetanshi Arora, a Gurugram-based marketing professional.
When husband and wife turned into each other’s cheerleaders
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“I was always eager to be a part of Karwa Chauth festivities as I had witnessed the festival since childhood. Getting absorbed in the essence of the festival and completely forgetting that you’ve not had anything in the entire day was a fulfilling and new experience. I decided to fast for my wife because a long life without her would be meaningless. We are both big-time foodies and you can always spot us munching on something throughout the day. So, we had to keep reminding each other to skip coffee and resist the temptation of grabbing a packet of chips to satisfy our hunger pangs that we experienced throughout the day.”
-Anirudh Srivastava, a Delhi-based entrepreneur
When it was all about love and mutual respect
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“Karwa Chauth for me is a long-standing tradition, which is important to my family. It is a day of extra love, fun, gifts and getting dressed. It was nice, as I witnessed Sargi for the first time. The way they celebrated it at my in-laws' place was different from what I had seen. It was a bit difficult to fast without water but manageable. My family supported us and we celebrated it lavishly. My husband has been very open & supportive about my choice. We fasted together for a few years. His insistence to make me eat, further fuels my intention to fast for him. I do this diligently, out of my love for him. Keeping a fast on this festival defeats the realist in me and makes me believe in not risking the possible divine intervention.”
-Neha Gupta, a consultant at Accenture, Delhi.
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