The sargi is collection of sumptuous food items, and traditionally sent or offered to your mother-in-law by you, her daughter-in-law. If you and your mother-in-law live in the same house, the pre-dawn meal will be prepared by your mother-in-law.
The puja is a ritual during which people show reverence to a God, a spirit, or any other aspect connected to the Divine. The baya is a gift basket with items such as Almonds, pieces of jewelry, and other items.
The new friend would become a god-friend or god-sister in the newly wed’s life. The women would then give each other strength, and pray for they husbands’ well-being. Karva Chauth signifies the loving bond between the newly-wed and her god-sister, or god-friend. God-sisters and God-friends were treated like family members for life. A story about a highly devoted wife, Karva, who saved her husband’s life provides a narrative background to the celebration.
The land was usually dry by October after the monsoon season. Military campaigns and long-distance travel usually occurred in October and November. Women started to fast to pray for their husband’s (and sometimes fiancé’s) longevity and safety as they resumed their travels and obligations.
