Karwa Chauth: The Festival of Married Women

Description: Karwa Chauth is a festival celebrated by married Hindu women in India. It is a day of fasting and prayer for the well-being of their husbands. The festival falls on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik, which usually occurs in October or November.
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What is the significance of Karwa Chauth?

  1. It is a day of fasting and prayer for the well-being of husbands.

  2. It is a day to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.

  3. It is a day to celebrate the anniversary of a couple's marriage.

  4. It is a day to honor the goddess Lakshmi.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karwa Chauth is a festival celebrated by married Hindu women in India. It is a day of fasting and prayer for the well-being of their husbands.

When is Karwa Chauth celebrated?

  1. On the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik

  2. On the full moon day of the month of Kartik

  3. On the new moon day of the month of Kartik

  4. On the first day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Kartik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karwa Chauth is celebrated on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik, which usually occurs in October or November.

Who observes Karwa Chauth?

  1. Married Hindu women

  2. Unmarried Hindu women

  3. Married Muslim women

  4. Unmarried Muslim women


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karwa Chauth is observed by married Hindu women.

What do women do on Karwa Chauth?

  1. They fast from sunrise to sunset.

  2. They pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

  3. They offer water to the moon.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

On Karwa Chauth, women fast from sunrise to sunset, pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and offer water to the moon.

What is the significance of the Karwa?

  1. It is a pot filled with water that is offered to the moon.

  2. It is a pot filled with milk that is offered to Lord Shiva.

  3. It is a pot filled with sweets that is offered to Goddess Parvati.

  4. It is a pot filled with flowers that is offered to Lord Vishnu.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karwa is a pot filled with water that is offered to the moon. It is a symbol of the moon's purity and fertility.

What is the significance of the moon in Karwa Chauth?

  1. It is believed that the moon is the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

  2. It is believed that the moon is the abode of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

  3. It is believed that the moon is the abode of Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati.

  4. It is believed that the moon is the abode of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Riddhi.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is believed that the moon is the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Women offer water to the moon as a symbol of their devotion to these deities.

What do women eat after the moonrise on Karwa Chauth?

  1. They eat a meal prepared by their husbands.

  2. They eat a meal prepared by their mothers-in-law.

  3. They eat a meal prepared by their sisters-in-law.

  4. They eat a meal prepared by their friends.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After the moonrise, women eat a meal prepared by their husbands. This meal is called the 'Karwa Chauth ki Thali'.

What is the significance of the Karwa Chauth ki Thali?

  1. It is a plate that contains a variety of food items.

  2. It is a plate that contains a variety of sweets.

  3. It is a plate that contains a variety of fruits.

  4. It is a plate that contains a variety of flowers.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karwa Chauth ki Thali is a plate that contains a variety of food items, including sweets, fruits, and savories.

What do women do after eating the Karwa Chauth ki Thali?

  1. They pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

  2. They pray to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

  3. They pray to Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati.

  4. They pray to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Riddhi.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After eating the Karwa Chauth ki Thali, women pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

What is the significance of the Karwa Chauth puja?

  1. It is a puja that is performed by women to seek blessings for their husbands.

  2. It is a puja that is performed by women to seek blessings for their children.

  3. It is a puja that is performed by women to seek blessings for their families.

  4. It is a puja that is performed by women to seek blessings for themselves.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karwa Chauth puja is a puja that is performed by women to seek blessings for their husbands.

What do women do after the Karwa Chauth puja?

  1. They exchange gifts with their husbands.

  2. They exchange gifts with their mothers-in-law.

  3. They exchange gifts with their sisters-in-law.

  4. They exchange gifts with their friends.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After the Karwa Chauth puja, women exchange gifts with their husbands.

What is the significance of the Karwa Chauth gifts?

  1. They are a symbol of love and affection between husband and wife.

  2. They are a symbol of respect and gratitude between husband and wife.

  3. They are a symbol of trust and understanding between husband and wife.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karwa Chauth gifts are a symbol of love, affection, respect, gratitude, trust, and understanding between husband and wife.

When is Karwa Chauth celebrated in 2023?

  1. October 13

  2. October 14

  3. October 15

  4. October 16


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karwa Chauth is celebrated on October 13, 2023.

What is the significance of the Karwa Chauth moonrise?

  1. It is believed that the moonrise marks the end of the fast.

  2. It is believed that the moonrise marks the beginning of the feast.

  3. It is believed that the moonrise marks the time to exchange gifts.

  4. It is believed that the moonrise marks the time to perform the Karwa Chauth puja.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is believed that the moonrise marks the end of the Karwa Chauth fast.

What do women do after the Karwa Chauth moonrise?

  1. They break their fast.

  2. They pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

  3. They exchange gifts with their husbands.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After the Karwa Chauth moonrise, women break their fast, pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and exchange gifts with their husbands.

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