Veena Parasher’s “Karwada song” is a traditional piece for the Karwa Chauth festival. It opens with an invitation, “Lai Veero Kudiye Karwada,” calling women to accept the ceremonial offering. The lyrics, credited to Traditional sources, guide participants through the ritual.
Karwada song
Veena Parasher
Veena Parasher’s Karwada song Lyrics Translation
The song lists specific actions to avoid during the fast. The words instruct women not to spin thread or wake anyone who is sleeping. These instructions suspend normal domestic work, focusing attention on the observance.
Lai Veero Kudiye KarwadaCome, dear sister, accept the ‘karwa’ offering.
Lai Sarv Suhagan KarvadaCome, blessed wife, accept the ‘karwa’ offering.
Lai Karwada VataaiyeLet us exchange our ‘karwa’ offerings.
Jeevan Da Jholi PaaiyeLet us ask for the blessing of our husband’s life.
Lai Katti Na Ateri NaDo not spin the thread, do not wind the yarn.
Khumb Charakhada Pheri NaDo not turn the spinning wheel.
Gwand Pair Paayin NaDo not set foot in a neighbor’s home.
Sui Ch Dhaaga Paayin NaDo not put a thread through the needle.
Suteya Jagaayin NaDo not wake a person who is sleeping.
Rusya Manaayin NaDo not console a person who is angry.
Lai Bhain Peyaari VeeraCome, beloved sister of the brother.
Chann Chadhe Te Paani PeenaYou shall drink water when the moon has risen.
Lai Veero Kudiye KarwadaCome, dear sister, accept the ‘karwa’ offering.
Lai Sarv Suhagan KarvadaCome, blessed wife, accept the ‘karwa’ offering.
Karwada song Music Video
The track is presented as a set of chanted instructions. It concludes by stating that one can drink water only after the moon rises. The meaning of the ‘Karwada song’ lyrics is found in their function as a direct guide for the fast.