Karwa Chauth Thali
>> Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Karwa Chauth Pooja Thali Decoration
As we all know Karwa Chauth is celebrated with great pomp and show by all the married Hindu Ladies, in various parts of the globe. It is an auspicious festival that brings fortune as well as well being alongwith long life for the husband if his wife observes this fast with full faith. 
Since Karwa Chauth Pooja has a lot of significance, an equal significance is given to the Puja Thali Decoration. Karwa Chauth is loaded & associate with a lot of intricate rituals and customs. Thus, all the arrangements for the pooja are done prior to the festival or prior to the pooja. 
One of the most important part of this Pooja is decoration of the Pooja thali so that every material is specified in accordance with the required quantity and order. It is also important because the decorated thali forms an important component of the Karwa Chauth puja.
The Pooja thali are interestingly decorated by the women who observe the fast to give their Pooja thali an exclusively attractive look.
The Karva Chauth Pooja Thali, better known as Baya / Bayna, consists of the roli, vermilion, sacred water (gangajal), dry fruits like almonds, pistachios etc., earthen clay pots, diyas and different types of sweets.
The Thali may be a silver thali, brass thali or a steel thali depending. In this Thali, every Pooja material is kept separately in small bowls. During the Pooja this thali is needed while the story is being narrated. After the puja, this thali is presented to the eldest member of the family who blesses the lady i.e. the thali is given to mother-in-law by her bahu.
The Pooja Thali can be decorated in accordance to the creative skills and arts known to the decorator as there is no specific rule and regulation to how the thali should be decorated. Some people decorate thalis for puja by making ritualistic decoration like rangoli and alpana while some people opt for floral decorations with the help of flowers, leaves, color and multicolored pulses.
So go ahead & decorate your Pooja Thali / Plate as per your desire & liking.
