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Can I cook and cut during Karva Chauth?

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No, you should not use knives, scissors, or even needles for stitching.

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What should I do with the old, used karva?

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Keep them in the temple or near the tree outside the temple. I used them to plant flowers and decorate my balcony.

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Nobody celebrates Karva Chauth at my parents' home. Can I perform Pooja alone?

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Though Karva Chauth builds relationships, you can perform it by yourself.

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What gifts should a mother-in-law send?

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A mother-in-law should send a clothing item, and maybe some jewelery.

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Does a daughter-in-law have to give a gift to her mother-in law?

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You don't have to, but it's appreciated.

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Can I celebrate Karva Chauth if I am getting married in February of 2017?

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Karva Chauth can be celebrated before marriage, but this is not typical. Please check with your family members or local community for guidance on this issue.

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Is there a tradition to give gifts to loved ones during Karva Chauth?

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It's not mandatory, but you can.

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How to keep Karva Chauth fast as I will be in Europe on the fast day?

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Location shouldn't be an issue. Keep the fast regardless of where you are, to the extent that you are able.

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Can I celebrate Karva Chauth as a Bengali?

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Yes, of course, if you wish to you may.

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The Karvachauth Thalia are rotated in which direction, clockwise or anticlockwise?

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Make sure you hold the thali strongly, and then you should go around it clockwise 3 times and anticlockwise 4 times. Do not rotate the thali under any circumstances, as this may make your marriage life go rotating in circles.

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What do I send on my daughter's first Karva Chauth?

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You can send clothes (typically red-colored), karwa, dried fruits, shringaar items, some shogun (jewelry, money, etc.), or sweets. Remember that if you send karwa, it should not be empty. You can put some dried fruit or money in it.

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Can I get a haircut on the day of this event?

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Not recommended, no use of scissors. Better to get it a day before, so that you are ready for the fast day.

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Do I have to wear glass red bangles, or can I wear wax or plastic chooda?

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You can wear any bangles or even chooda. You should just feel happy and look ready. Normally newly-married ladies wear chooda that they have been wearing since their wedding. You can even wear gold jewelry items like kada.

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What do I do with old Karva?

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You can put them in a temple or grow small plants in them and decorate your house.

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Can I cut and cook vegetables during the karwa chauth vrat?

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No, you can not cut anything, nor stitch anything. You should also not use scissors.

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What should I do if I drink water accidentally on Karva Chauth?

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Just apologize to lord Ganesha, goddess Gauri and lord Chandra (moon). These three deities are to be worshipped in this vrat (fast). You should worship Ganesha and Gauri in the morning and the moon in the evening when you are going to break fast.

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If I want to break the fast on the next day, can I do so?

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No, it is not the correct procedure of the Karva Chauth as you have to pray to the moon before breaking your fast.

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How do I perform Karva Chauth only once for my spouse?

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Keep fast once or as many times you want. It is required to perform the fast with all love and affection.

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Can I write during Karva Chauth?

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Yes, there are no rules against it.

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How do I break the fast if I can't see the moon?

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You can look at the idol shiva photo, which has a moon on his head, then break your fast.

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What colors should not be worn on this day?

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Black and blue are not pooja colors, so we avoid these colors. You should wear red orange or yellow colors.

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I am an 18 year old. Can I do Karva Chauth to keep my family happy and to be together?

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Karva chauth is for a husband to do, not for family. And if you are not married, you can't do Karva Chauth.

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Can you perform Karva Chauth pooja without fasting?

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No Karva Chauth needs to be a fast, it is a ritual. If you don't fast, the Karva Chauth will not work.

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