Karva Chauth: 'Both moons rose together'

We invited readers to share stories of their most unforgettable Karva Chauth with us. Here are two more responses. First we have Manu Sharma's account:

My most memorable Karva Chauth was my first one. As per our traditions, the first Karva Chauth is to be celebrated at my maika (father's house).

I was getting ready to perform the rituals and was waiting for my husband to arrive. My mother and all the other ladies had gone up to the terrace to see the moon.

There was a loud shout from our neighbours that the moon had risen and at the same time our doorbell rang. To my surprise, my husband was standing in the doorway and my neighbouring aunt made an unforgettable comment -- she said, "Tere dono chaand ek saath nikle hain (Both your moons have risen together)".

Whenever I remember my first Karva Chauth, I always recollect what she said and savour it.

To my husband -- Thank you for being my life -- I want to die in the hands of my life.

A Happy Karva Chauth to all suhagins!

And here we have Deepa D Bansal's story:

It was my first Karva Chauth, before marriage and after our engagement. He had gifted me a nice red sari -- I still have it and wear it occasionally. Everyone at home was excited, as it was the first time that a jamai raj (son-in-law) was coming for Karva Chauth -- I was the elder one in the family.

My mother had arranged a table of food on our private terrace, only for the two of us. I was very excited and did my fasting rituals without food and water. I had asked him to come early and he had replied in the affirmative, but he came one and a half hours later and everybody was worried, because I didn't want to eat without him being there. When he came late, he somehow placated me and we did puja watching that beautiful moon and then had food.

I still enjoy watching the moon with him. I love him a lot -- it will be two years of marriage this December. There have been a lot of misunderstandings, fights and tough moments between us, but still there is hope in my heart that when our child is born this April, he will start loving me unconditionally, although he never has. Maybe this time, however, I will gain his confidence and have my husband love me more than anyone on earth. I truly love him.

We're asking you to tell us all about a particular Karva Chauth experience you'll never forget.

It could be sentimental, it could be funny, it could be disastrous!

We want your stories, so do send them in, with a photograph if possible, to getahead@rediff.co.in (subject line: 'My unforgettable Karva Chauth') -- we'll publish the most interesting entries right here!