Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival observed by married women for the well-being of their husbands. On this day married woman fast from dawn till dusk praying and performing rituals for the long life of their significant others. The observance also signifies the bonding between husbands and wives. Husband also gives gifts to his wife as a sign of their love. While celebrates the relation of marriage, mothers-in-law often shower their daughters-in-law with presents. Sargi is traditionally a symbol of love and blessing that a mother-in-law sends to her daughter-in-law a day before Karva Chauth. It generally consists of a pre-dawn meal that the woman consumes before starting the fast for the day. Although traditionally, daughters-in-law would receive clothes, essentially sarees or salwar suits as gifts, nowadays various other things are also given as presents. And as Karwa Chauth 2019 approaches, we bring to you five gift ideas that saas can present bahu this festive season. Karwa Chauth 2019 Wishes For Husband & Wife: WhatsApp Stickers, Romantic Facebook Greetings, GIF Images, SMS and Love Quotes For Karva Chauth!

Karwa Chauth falls on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, Karwa Chauth 2019 will be observed on October 17, Thursday. The festival is generally widely celebrated in the northern states of India, including states like Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Karwa Chauth 2019 Dos and Don'ts: Here's How to Correctly Observe Karva Chauth Vrat For Women Celebrating The Festival For The First Time.

1. Jewellery Set

A beautiful jewellery set can be a perfect gift for a daughter-in-law. Depending on the budget you can choose to gift real gold jewellery or semi-precious ones. You can either stick to your traditional jeweller to simply order it online.

2. Gadgets

Gadgets and their accessories are something everyone likes to have these days. From smartphones, headphones, e-reader, power banks, speakers, you can choose from a wide variety of options.

3. Customised Pillow

Customised things bring along a sense of belongingness. From customised pillows, mugs, clothes, you can get her favourite thing engraved on almost anything.

4. A Message

A message of 'love' or 'thank you' is sure to make anyone happy. It could also be a quote or thoughts that the family believes in. You can get it done on a frame or a board of your choice.

5. Book, Bag, Watch

You will never go wrong in gifting someone books bags of watches. While you have to ensure that she likes reading books; bags and watches can be chosen after finding out her likings.

On Karwa Chauth, women come together and spend the day together with various celebrations. They mostly dress in green-coloured attire, apply Mehendi on their palms and wear beautiful jewellery. Women sing folk songs, play games and spend the day of fasting in a joyous way. In the evening, the break the fast after spotting the Moon.

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