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A married woman keeps a fast on this auspicious day. A fast and a prayer for a husband's long life on 9th/10th October in 2006. A woman's Indian attire on this particular day is a wedding trousseau. A Woman receives a gift (sargi) from the mother-in-law. A basket (baya) received from the mother. The pitcher (karva) is filled with water or milk and offered to Goddess Parvati (Gauri). Vat Savitri Purnima is a similar occasion celebrated on a full moon in June, especially by Maharashtrian married women. Threads are tied around a banyan tree with prayers. The myth relates to that of Savitri. Karva chauth, and clothes, jewelry and sweets. A corporate name and logo on a gift for promotions!
 
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