Festivity is in the air.
More so for all the married and
engaged damsels.
Their fast will speak volumes
about their undying love for husbands.
Their 16 shringaar (16
adornments) will put the heavenly nymphs to shame.
Faith makes all things possible
and love makes all things easy.
This is one festival, the history
of which is glorious and the present, beautiful.
The women, dressed up in fineries, gather together to say their prayers. They listen to
the Karwa Chauth Katha, exchange Karwas, and chant the prayers. Followed by
exciting wait for the moon to rise. … when the wives and fiancés will seek blessings
for the welfare, well being and prosperity of their spouse.
My reasons of celebration have
nothing to do with fasting, though.
New stock of bangles, kangans and
bracelets means a new, ethnic and traditional piece can be added easily to my
collection.
One can easily get “feniyan” (shaped like vermicelli, made
in clarified butter) as they are an important part of the rituals of this
festival. And they make for a delicious and sumptuous breakfast. So, I can
hoard up enough “feniyan” to last me through next year.
And I love the general ambience ... the gorgeous smiles, the
festivity, the traditions, the shopping, the gifting.
Well, to each his own, they say. J
May your date with moon, bring
lots of love and happiness in your life.
Nice write up..... thanks for the wishes.... Happy Karwa Chauth...
ReplyDeleteThank you too, Shweta :)
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