Why do you see your husband’s face through a sieve on Karva Chauth?

After offering Arghya to the Moon on Karva Chauth, women look at the Moon through a sieve and then see their husband’s face through the same sieve. Many religious and folk beliefs are prevalent regarding this tradition. It is believed that seeing the moon and the face of the husband through a sieve brings happiness and prosperity in married life and the wish of the husband’s long life is fulfilled. The sieve is also considered a symbol of auspiciousness and positivity. Although there is a folk belief that seeing the husband’s face through a sieve increases his age, it should not be seen as a fact proven in the scriptures.

What is the importance of Karva Chauth?

Karva Chauth is also known as Karak Chaturthi. On this day, married women keep fast with the hope of long life of their husbands and happiness and prosperity of their family. In religious tradition, the special importance of worshiping Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and Lord Ganesha on this day has been given. Lord Kartikeya is also worshiped at many places.

Mythological story of Karva to Karva Chauth

Another popular story to Karva Chauth is that of a devoted woman named Karva. According to belief, Karva lived near the river with her husband. One day when her husband was bathing in the river, a crocodile attacked him and started dragging him into the water. Seeing her husband in trouble, Karva prayed to Yamraj, the god of death, for his protection. Pleased with her devotion and dedication towards her husband, Yamraj gave her life to her husband. According to folk belief, the feeling of long life of the husband and protection of married life is associated with this story during the fast of Karva Chauth.