Karva Chauth 2022: Thursday is Karva Chauth, a very auspicious day for married women who observe a fast of ‘Nirjala’ and worship the Lord for their husband’s long life and happy married life. On this occasion, women dress up in the evening like newly wed brides. They apply ‘Mehndi’, wear new traditional attire, and jewelery and all do ‘Sixteen Shringar’ (16 symbols decorated by married women).
The day of Karva Chauth begins with a morning bath before sunrise and a meal called sargi. Fasting for a whole day without drinking water can be difficult for women. To make things easier, here are some fasting tips that one must follow. Apart from this, listed below are the foods that should be eaten and avoided while observing the Karva Chauth fast:
Foods to Include in Sargi Meal
Sargi is the food which should be eaten before sunrise. Since you will not eat anything for the whole day, it is important that the first meal of the day is rich in nutrients.
- put fruit on your plate
- eat simple food
- drink healthy drinks
- eat dry fruits
- add ugart
Avoid these things while breaking the fast of Karva Chauth
- don’t swallow food in a jiffy
- do not consume caffeine
- No fried/spicy food yet
- eat homemade sweets
how to reduce hunger pangs
- Distract yourself: You can watch television or a series that is pending on your list.
- Rest: Do not indulge in strenuous activities. Give your body a rest so you can conserve energy.
- Hydration is key: Make sure you have enough liquid for the day before you start your fast. Drink coconut water or lassi and buttermilk to keep cool.
- Stay in a cool place. Being in hot and humid temperatures can make you feel hungry. So try and maintain a soothing temperature.
- Don’t stress: Not eating food throughout the day can be stressful which can make things worse. Focus on why you want to do this and things will get a little easier.
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