Karwa Chauth has always fascinated me â the colors, the rituals, and the beautiful sentiment behind it. Growing up in Assam, we didnât have this tradition. But after marrying into a Punjabi family, I experienced a world of love, fasting, and waiting for the moon together.
This year was my second Karwa Chauth. I decided to capture every moment. I captured everything from shopping in the busy markets to breaking my fast under the glowing moon.
đď¸ The Pre-Karwa Chauth Market Rush
The vlog begins in a colorful Punjabi market filled with women buying gur, channi, bangles, and pooja items. The energy was contagious. Shopkeepers were calling out. Vibrant dupatte were hanging everywhere. There was that festive chaos that only Indian bazaars can offer.
Somewhere in the background, I heard someone shouting something like âgurva channi le lo!â (still not sure what exactly they said đ ). Thatâs when it hit me â this was my moment of being fully immersed in Punjabâs festive rhythm.
đ Talking Traditions on the Road
On my way back, I was sitting in the car. I spoke to my viewers about how we donât have this tradition in Assam. Yet, love makes you embrace new cultures beautifully.
This festival may not be from my roots, but itâs something Iâve come to cherish deeply. Itâs not just about fasting â itâs about connection, patience, and celebrating togetherness.
đ Early Morning Sargi (While My Husband Slept!)
The next morning began early. It started around 4 AM with the sargi. This is the pre-dawn meal every married woman eats before starting her fast.
My husband was still asleep. He had been working late. I quietly enjoyed my sargi â fruits, sweets, and tea â alone but content. Itâs a peaceful moment, filled with love and thoughtfulness.
đź The Evening Pooja Preparations
As evening arrived, I began getting ready for the Karwa Chauth pooja. The room was glowing with diyas. The smell of mehndi was still fresh on my hands. My red outfit felt straight out of a Bollywood frame.
The pooja moments were short, quick shots â yet they carried such grace. Surrounded by other married women, I felt part of something timeless, something sacred.
đ Waiting for the Moon
And then came the wait â the most emotional part of Karwa Chauth. Every womanâs eyes were searching the sky, waiting for that silver glow.
Finally, the moon appeared. I performed the pooja with my husband by my side â channi in hand, candlelight flickering, heart full. We smiled, exchanged looks, and that moment said everything.
đ Embracing Two Cultures
Being an Assamese girl celebrating Karwa Chauth in Punjab has taught me that love doesnât need boundaries. Traditions may differ, but emotions stay the same.
Every ritual was a bridge between two worlds â Assam and Punjab. Every smile and every waiting moment connected simplicity and celebration. These moments also linked individuality and togetherness.
For me, Karwa Chauth is no longer just a ritual. Itâs a reflection of love. This love transcends language and geography.
đĽ Watch My Karwa Chauth Vlog
If youâd like to see this journey in motion â from market chaos to moonlit pooja â watch my vlog here đ
[YouTube Video Link â âMy Karwa Chauth as an Assamese Girl Married to a Punjabi Husbandâ]
đŹ Final Thoughts
To every woman celebrating Karwa Chauth, whether itâs your first time or your tenth, remember one thing. Itâs not about perfection. Itâs about love, devotion, and celebrating the bond you share.
And for those like me, blending two beautiful cultures â itâs a reminder that love always finds its own traditions. â¤ď¸
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