Karwa Chauth Events near Jersey City
History, legends and stories are a major part of Karwa chauth festival but more importantly its is one of the favorite festivals of married women, specially in the northern part of the India. On this day married women observe a day long fast for the well being, prosperity and long life of their husbands. Unmarried girls also observe this fast with the belief that by doing so they will be bestowed with a loving and caring husband.
Married women adorn themselves in their fineries the colors of red and orange prominent, symbols of auspiciousness. Jewelry, makeup, kohl and beautiful designs of henna adorn their hands. Inspired by the many legends connected to the Karwa Chauth festival, there are several rituals performed during this event. There are significant rituals with regard to the worship of earthen pots or ‘karwas‘, that are filled with sweets as part of the festivities. It is even more significant the first time after marriage. The newly weds receive their ‘sargi‘ from their mother-in-laws, which is a sweet consumed before the fasting ritual early in the morning. A ‘thali‘ plate containing gifts, also known as the ‘baya‘ is exchanged by the women in the family.
Married women fast from sunrise to sunset, and prayers to God are offered in the evening along with stories of Karwa Chauth echoing while thalis are circulated. After they observe the moon through a sieve, the women break their fasts by consuming water, offered by their husbands. The whole family will then assemble to feast on delicious food. The preparation for the Karwa Chauth festival begins at least one week before the actual day.
Karwa Chauth is celebrated on the fourth day of the ‘Karthik‘ month And while there are many theories and the legends behind the reason Karwa chauth is celebrated, Bollywood has added glamour and glitz to this festival. And many associate karwa chauth to that romantic scene in the favorite Bollywood movie , the essence of love, romance, prayers and belief communicated and felt so wonderfully. And if you are looking for details for karwa chauth events near Jersey City scroll down:
Puja Details
Karwa Chauth Puja Mahurat – 17:54 to 19:15 (Duration 1 Hour 21 mins)
Moonrise on 27th Oct – 20:30
Chaturthi Tithi begins – 9:07
Chaturthi Tithiends – 28th Oct 07:24
Source – drikpanchang.com
Find other details of Karwa chauth events in Jersey City or Karwa chauth Puja get together near Jersey City in our list below.
Karwa chauth Puja 2018 – At Newport Fitness club ( A Sparkles Event)
Dates – October 27th 4:00PM- 6PM
Venue – 33 River Dr South, Jersey City, 07310
Hosted by : Sparkles Event
Tickets to be bought $ 5 per person
After the last years house full and successful event of Puja at Newport Fitness club, Sparkles event is organizing the Karwachauth Puja 2018 this year as well. The venue remains as Newport swim and fitness club.There is a nominal charge for the event per head . A puja will be performed by a Panditji and ladies can get together, pray with traditional thalis in this venue before setting eyes on the moon
Karwa chauth event 2018 – Partee Shartee
Dates – October 26 and 27th from 6:00PM- 8PM
Venue – 49 W 33rd St, Bayonne, NJ 07002-3907, United states
Hosted by : Partee Shartee
Contact : 551-200-4068, 551-200-4732, 201-654-2899
Tickets to be bought $ 70 per couple
This karwa chauth event is a full blown party spread over 2 days . A pre event where you can plan and enjoy the on site spread including henna. The main day is very promising . Puja items will be given on site and a panditji will be conducting Puja in the traditional way followed by a 3 course dinner. Children can also enjoy this event. This is a great event to attend if you are looking for Karwa chauth event near Jersey City
The Pre Event on 26th has 2 components
- Mehendi: Professional photographer to capture your precious moments.
The Main day event on 27th is an event galore :
- Karwa Chauth Pooja with Panditji
- Pooja Item provided onsite
- Dedicated moon viewing – Patio & Law
- Professional Photographer
- 3 course dinner with lots of fun for kids.
Celebrate this festival here if you are looking for Karva chauth events near Jersey City
Basking Ridge Indian community – Karwa chauth 2018
Dates : October 27st 2018; Time 2PM-6PM EDT
Venue : Basking Ridge Indian community, basking ridge , New Jersey 07920
Hosted by : Basking ridge Indian community
The Basking ridge Indian community is a fairly new community of Indian and since they are new they work harder and strive more for meaningful events and community coming together. This Karwa chauth event is a get together with mehendi event at a very nominal charge. The event details are
Mandatory registration required to attend this event
Saturday October 27th, 2018 .
Vanue : Pleasant Valley Park Warming Hut (Indoor) , Basking Ridge.
Henna : 2pm – 5:30PM – Mehendi (nominal cost involved)
Puja : 4:30 – 5:30 – Aarti/Puja
Participants pay $5 per head.
This event is just meant for you if you are looking for Karwa Chauth events near Jersey City
Raj Jewels- Bansal Group Pre Karwa chauth party
Dates – Oct 26 , 12AM– 8:30PM
Venue –1376, Oak tree Rd, Iselin, NJ 08830-1684
Hosted by – Raj Jewels
This event makes this festival and fasting even more interesting by provoking creativity of Puja Thali decoration and enticing the ladies with lucrative prizes including a diamond pendant. What more can one ask for This Grand Pre Karwa Chauth Party at Raj jewels features free mehndi, live dhol, photo booth, designer gold & diamond jewelry shopping, “PoojaThali Contest” to win a diamond mangalsutra, and goodie bags.
This is an open event and it welcomes everyone at their store location. There are rules to the Puja Thali contest. The raffle tickets on site is added attraction.
Head here for the delight and everything that you are looking for in a karwa chauth event near Jersey City
What is also of utmost importance is the Moon rise and the auspicious time to do Puja
Raj Jewels- Bansal Group Pre Karwa chauth party
Dates – Oct 26 , 12AM– 8:30PM
Venue –1376, Oak tree Rd, Iselin, NJ 08830-1684
Hosted by – Raj Jewels
This event makes this festival and fasting even more interesting by provoking creativity of Puja Thali decoration and enticing the ladies with lucrative prizes including a diamond pendant. What more can one ask for This Grand Pre Karwa Chauth Party at Raj jewels features free mehndi, live dhol, photo booth, designer gold & diamond jewelry shopping, “PoojaThali Contest” to win a diamond mangalsutra, and goodie bags.This is an open event and it welcomes everyone at their store location. There are rules to the Puja Thali contest. The raffle tickets on site is added attraction.
Head here for the delight and everything that you are looking for in a karwa chauth event near Jersey City
And if you are wondering where to get Mehendi done for the fast, we would recommend the following artist for Mehendi for karwa chauth near Jersey city
Swati Rastogi 617-955-9431
Do reach Swati for Karwa chauth special mehendi near Jersey city
Happy Fasting……
