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Karwa Chauth

October 31, 2023

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Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival that is mainly observed by married women in India. The festival is celebrated on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Kartik (usually in October or November) and falls nine days before Diwali.

On Karwa Chauth, married women observe a day-long fast, from sunrise to moonrise, for the long life, prosperity, and well-being of their husbands. Women break their fast after offering prayers to the moon, and they consume food and water only after seeing the moon through a sieve or a cloth.

The festival of Karwa Chauth is also marked by the exchange of gifts and traditional items between married women, such as red-coloured sarees, bangles, cosmetics, and sweets. Married women also participate in special puja ceremonies and offer prayers to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva for the well-being of their husbands.

Karwa Chauth is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour across India, especially in the northern and western states. It is a time for married couples to strengthen their bonds of love and trust, and for women to express their love and devotion towards their husbands.

Overall, Karwa Chauth is a beautiful and meaningful festival that celebrates the sacred bond between husband and wife, and promotes the values of love, devotion, and selflessness. It is a time for people to come together and celebrate the spirit of unity and harmony, and to express their gratitude for the blessings of love and companionship in their lives.

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October 31, 2023
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