Suchika and Reshma
“While I pray for my husband’s long life, mummy prays for mine, with a heart full of care,” she says. Kajal Srivastava Ramanpreet Kaur Suchika and Reshma Kajal Srivastava Ramanpreet Kaur Suchika and Reshma Lucknow: Love journeys from Azamgarh to Lucknow, arriving as a blessing in the form of a customised ‘sargi’ hamper for Aashiana resident Kajal Srivastava. Every Karwa Chauth , her mother-in-law, Bindu Srivastava, sends her the pre-dawn meal, gifted traditionally by elder women to their daughters-in-law. For the past seven years, the package she receives has included a handcrafted brass sieve adorned with a ‘Jai Mata Di’ scarf, lending a sacred touch to a ritual Kajal eagerly awaits. Across Lucknow, mothers-in-law are making the festival memorable through personalised hampers, decorated sieves and ‘thalis’, and homemade sweets that convey warmth and acceptance.
For Khushi Singh , set to marry on Nov 24, the celebrations have already begun. Her future in-laws have sent her 16 bridal gifts, including heirloom jewellery, a saree, hand gajras, a handmade thaal and an embellished ceremonial sieve for her first Karwa Chauth as a bride-to-be. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
“The feeling of oneness is something my in-laws have nurtured throughout my 25 years of marriage,” says Suchika, an Aashiana resident. “This has reassured me that I have made the right choice,” says Singh, admiring the gifts at her Bhootnath home with a soft smile. For her daughters-in-law, Suchika and Ruchi Notani, these thoughtful offerings rekindle the excitement of newlywed life, demonstrating how simple gestures acquire deeper meaning over time. In Alambagh, Ramanpreet Kaur has found a new way to observe the sargi ritual following her mother-in-law’s demise. Her husband, Harsh, now brings her a hamper before dawn and offers her the first bite of dry fruit, ensuring the family’s cherished practice endures. Each keepsake carries an unspoken message of acceptance: “You belong here. Download the TOI App.
At Reshma Notani’s home, the occasion brings an annual exchange of sarees, star-and-mirror-adorned platters and a little mehndi before the festivities.