By Famous India
What is Karwa Chauth?
Married women in Hindu culture celebrate Karwa Chauth on the fourth day of the dark moon fortnight in Kartika in an effort to ensure the health and longevity of their husbands
Significance of Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is a Hindu event that honours the love and dedication of a husband and wife. It is also a time for women to gather and celebrate their femininity
Karwa Chauth 2023 - Date And Time
Karwa Chauth will fall on November 1, 2023, this year.
Rituals of Karwa Chauth
Women wake up early on Karwa Chauth and take a bath. They then put on their new outfits and jewellery. Mehendi is also applied to their hands and feet
Fasting on Karwa Chauth
Women on Karwa Chauth fast from sunrise to moonrise. They do not eat or drink anything during this time
Pooja on Karwa Chauth
Women perform a puja to Karwa Mata and Lord Ganesha in the evening. They also hear the Karwa Chauth Katha, a narrative about the festival's significance
Breaking the fast
After moonrise, women break their fast by drinking water and eating sweets. They then exchange gifts with their husbands and mothers-in-law
Celebration of Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is a time for joy and festivity. Women gather to express their love and loyalty to their spouses. They also appreciate tasty meals and sweets
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