Karwa Chauth 2024: Why is Kadhi made on Karwa Chauth? Deep connection with Lord Krishna

Karwa Chauth 2024: The festival of Karva Chauth will be celebrated on Sunday, 20 October 2024. This festival is considered very important especially for married women. Like every festival, Karva Chauth also has some special traditions and rules, which are important to follow.

Karva Chauth fast starts with eating Sargi. In many places, especially in North India, there is a tradition of making Kadhi on this day. After breaking the fast at night, it is necessary to have Kadhi along with other dishes.

Kadhi made from gram flour is a very popular and delicious dish in India and it is eaten and cooked in different states of the country. Pakodas are made and added to it. But do you know why Kadhi is made on the day of Karva Chauth? Let us know-

Making curry is auspicious from religious point of view

In Hindu religion, yellow color is considered very auspicious. That is why yellow color is used more and more during fasts and festivals. Along with offering yellow food, clothes, fruits, flowers etc., consumption of yellow colored dishes is also considered good. That’s why people consider making kadhi auspicious even on the day of Karva Chauth.

Is related to Lord Krishna

It is said that Lord Shri Krishna was very fond of things like milk, curd, butter, sugar candy etc. Along with this, he also liked dishes made from milk and curd. It is said that Lord Krishna’s favorite food was curry and rice. Therefore, in the worship of Shri Krishna, curried rice is offered to him. It is simple, tasty and nutrition-rich food.

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