The Karwa Chauth fast is not only a religious tradition but also a means to strengthen emotions and relationships. Often, those observing the fast wonder when and who performed this fast for the first time. Here are the mythological stories related to this festival.

Goddess Parvati observed the fast to attain Shiva

According to mythological beliefs, the Karwa Chauth fast was first observed by Goddess Parvati to attain Lord Shiva. Through the effect of this fast, she received the blessing of eternal marital bliss and a happy married life. Since then, married women have been observing this fast for their husband’s long life and good health.

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Goddesses observed the fast for the victory of gods

Once, when a fierce battle occurred between gods and demons, the gods’ position weakened. Upon this, Lord Brahma advised the goddesses to observe the Karwa Chauth fast. The goddesses kept the fast, and due to the effect of their observance, the gods achieved victory in the battle. Thus, this fast is also considered a symbol of marital happiness, victory of righteousness, and positive energy.

Karwa Chauth

Karwa Chauth is a significant one-day fasting ritual observed by married Hindu women in India for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. The festival has its roots in the northwestern region of the country and is mentioned in legends, such as the story of Queen Veervati from the Mahabharata era. On this day, women fast from sunrise until moonrise, breaking their fast only after sighting the moon and performing rituals.

Goddess Parvati

Goddess Parvati is a principal deity in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of love, fertility, devotion, and divine power. She is the consort of Lord Shiva and is believed to be the reincarnation of Sati, her previous form, who died by self-immolation. Parvati’s mythology emphasizes her role in bringing Shiva out of deep meditation and into worldly life, symbolizing the union of consciousness and energy.

Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, part of the holy trinity (Trimurti) known as the “destroyer” or “transformer” who facilitates the universe’s cyclical recreation. He is a complex figure with a rich history in ancient texts like the Vedas and Puranas, often depicted as an ascetic yogi meditating in the Himalayas. As a cultural site, he is most famously worshipped in the form of the Jyotirlinga, with the 12 primary Jyotirlinga temples, such as the one in Varanasi, being major pilgrimage centers.

Lord Brahma

Lord Brahma is a principal deity in Hinduism, recognized as the creator of the universe within the Trimurti, which also includes Vishnu and Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, he is believed to have been born from a lotus emerging from Lord Vishnu’s navel and is often depicted with four heads and arms. Despite his significant role in creation myths, there are very few temples dedicated to Brahma, with the most prominent one located in Pushkar, India.