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Celebrating Karwa Chauth: Veeravati's Nirjala Fast Legacy Lives On

  • Posted on October 30, 2023
  • Lifestyle
  • By Arijit Dutta
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Karwa Chauth, a cherished Hindu festival celebrated by married women, epitomizes love, devotion, and sacrifice. This time-honored tradition involves a day-long fast to pray for the longevity and well-being of husbands. Deeply rooted in Indian culture, Karwa Chauth is an enduring testament to love and commitment.

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Karwa Chauth, a cherished Hindu festival celebrated by married women, epitomizes love, devotion, and sacrifice. This time-honored tradition involves a day-long fast to pray for the longevity and well-being of husbands. Deeply rooted in Indian culture, Karwa Chauth is an enduring testament to love and commitment.

Today, we reflect on the inspirational story of Veeravati, the first woman to observe the Nirjala fast during Karwa Chauth. Veeravati, a beautiful princess, was wed to a valiant king, and their love story symbolized profound affection and unwavering devotion. However, their happiness was brief as Veeravati went to her parent's home and began a rigorous fast after sunrise.

Over time, Veeravati's heart brimmed with concern for her husband's welfare. She fervently prayed for his safety and remembered Karwa Chauth, a festival where married women fasted for their husbands' longevity. However, her fast was unlike any other. It was a Nirjala fast, devoid of both food and water, demanding immense physical and mental strength.

Throughout the day, Veeravati's resolve remained unshaken. She stood waist-deep in water, reciting prayers and holding her husband in her thoughts. Despite weakness and intense hunger, she persevered, driven by her love for her husband and faith in the divine.

Tragically, her seven brothers conspired to deceive her by simulating the moon's appearance, leading her to break her fast at sunset. It was then that she received the heart-wrenching news of her husband's demise.

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Devastated, Veeravati was consoled by Indrani, Indra's wife, who advised her to fast each month to bring her husband back. Her unwavering dedication and sacrifice ultimately reunited them, reinforcing their love.

Veeravati's story of Nirjala fasting spread like wildfire, inspiring countless married women to undertake this challenging Karwa Chauth fast. It became a symbol of genuine love and devotion between spouses.

Today, Karwa Chauth is celebrated with enthusiasm and fervor. Married women don traditional attire, adorn their hands with mehndi, and illuminate their homes with bright lights and diyas. The day is spent in prayer and fasting, culminating in a joyous meal after spotting the moon, commemorating Veeravati's legacy of love and sacrifice.

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