Karwa Chauth is one of the most auspicious festivals that married women have been celebrating for ages. It is believed to be an occasion to strengthen the bond between a husband and a wife. For the unversed, this year, in 2025, Karwa Chauth is on October 10, 2025. According to the Hindu calendar, women who will be observing fast on the festival can perform puja between 5:16 am and 6:29 pm on October 10, 2025. Now that the festival of suhaagans is knocking at the door, let’s find out the significance of Solah Shringar, which the married women do during this occasion.
What is the concept of Solah Shringar on Karwa Chauth?
Just before performing the Karwa Chauth puja, suhaagans adorn themselves with Solah Shringar, the sixteen adornments such as sindoor, bangles, bindi, kajal, gajra, nath, ring, earrings, maang tika, mangalsutra, anklets, toe rings, alta, henna, armlets, and kamarbandh. The concept of Solah Shringar is dedicated to Goddess Karva, and it is believed that donning all these sixteen accessories pleases her. As a result, this brings happiness and prosperity. The Goddess also blesses the devotee with good fortune.
