Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Karva chauth

 

Karva chauth is a beautiful Indian festival celebrating love and marital bliss. Wives perform a fast from sunrise till moonrise and end the day with a pooja. The day calls for many traditions such as the early morning sargi that the wife consumes before commencing onto the fast, the pooja that involves praying for the health, happiness and longevity of their husbands and watching the moon through a sieve at night.

It is a heart-warming celebration of devotion. But like every other festival, there can be noted a slight rise on waste-production and over-consumption on this auspicious day. Everybody’s individual choice matters, so here is a list of 5 ways to choose an eco-friendly karva chauth for you and your husband.

·        Say no to plastic – Every Indian occasion calls for an array of Indian sweets and delicacies. But with the food, comes a ton of plastic waste. To avoid this, say no to plastic from local shops and if required, carry your own carry-bag to bring home all the delicious food.

·        Organic decorations – Instead of chemical colors and plastic plates, go for earth-friendly décor materials, organic rangoli colors and metal thalis. Make conscious, eco-friendly choices when choosing and decorating your auspicious karva chauth ki thali.

·        Gift-giving – When choosing a gift for your mother-in-law, you can opt for products from small boutiques and businesses instead of supporting the big brands that promote largescale environmental hazard. Small boutiques have some amazing items that are personal and unique.

·        Pooja items – Pooja items were always organic a decade ago. But now, even incense sticks and ‘alta’ or red ink have their chemical counterparts. They are even harmful for your health, so make sure to choose purely organic ones for the sacred occasion.