Gift ideas
- JewelryBangles, earrings or a pendant.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Saree or suitA traditional favorite.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Mehendi sessionBook a mehendi artist for the day before.
- Handwritten letterFree and remembered.
- Spa dayFor after the fast.
- Dinner outPlan it for the weekend after.
- WatchA lasting gift.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- PerfumeA classic.Find it: AmazonEtsy
Left it late?
- Flowers and a card: Pick them up on the way home.
- Her favorite sweets: To break the fast.
- E-gift card: For a store she loves.
Etiquette
- The mother-in-law traditionally sends sargi, a pre-dawn meal and gifts, to her daughter-in-law.
- Husbands usually give a gift after the fast is broken at moonrise.
- Many couples now fast together.
How much to spend
Anything from a thoughtful small gift to jewelry; there is no fixed norm.
What to write in the card
Thank you for your love and patience. Happy Karva Chauth.
You make every day brighter. Happy Karva Chauth, my love.
Wishing us many more years together. Happy Karva Chauth.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Karva Chauth?
October or November, four days after the full moon of Kartik.
How much should I spend for Karva Chauth?
Anything from a thoughtful small gift to jewelry; there is no fixed norm.
What is a good last-minute gift for Karva Chauth?
Flowers and a card: Pick them up on the way home. Her favorite sweets: To break the fast. E-gift card: For a store she loves.
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