Union minister Anurag Thakur celebrates Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed during the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, married women observe a Nirjal fast on this day.
The fast starts at dawn with a pre-dawn meal known as Sargi and continues until the moon is sighted. Once the moon appears, their husbands offer them food and water, allowing them to break the fast.
Parineeti, AAP leader Raghav Chadda celebrate second Karwa Chauth
Actor Parineeti Chopra is celebrating the festival in Delhi, where she will be fasting for her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, on Sunday. This marks her second year celebrating Karwa Chauth, following her marriage to Raghav in September 2023.
Union minister Piyush Goyal with his wife
The word ‘Karwa’ means an earthen pot, and ‘Chauth’ means the fourth. And to put the ‘Karwa’ in perspective, women offer ‘Argya’ to the moon using an earthen pot on the fourth day of Kartik month. Karwa Chauth is thus celebrated on the fourth day of Kartik in the Hindu lunar calendar, and according to the English calendar it falls anywhere between October and November.
Shilpa and Sonam all dolled up for festival
Sonam looked stunning as she opted to break away from the traditional red and pink outfits commonly worn for Karwa Chauth.
In a post on Instagram, Shilpa dropped a video in which ladies including Mira Kapoor, Rima Jain and Antara Marwah can be seen performing Karwa Chauth puja.
Union Shivraj Singh's special message
"Our Indian culture is wonderful and so is Indian women. They keep a fast all day long for the long and healthy life of their husband. I pray to Goddess Karva that my family be blessed with long and healthy life and all the family be happy and healthy," says Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Women from various communities celebrate in Gwalior
Women perform the rituals of Karwa Chauth, as they celebrate the festival in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Raveena and Katrina celebrates Karwa Chauth
"Festive season vibes . ptiN prti krvaa cauthsy shubhaashyaaH! tv aayuH vRddhim anubhvaami / sdaa saubhaagyvtii bhvaa / A lovely day to celebrate love and our families with our friends , and a winding up with a virtual fast breaking. I fast and pray not only for an unseen god, but also for the living souls that make my life complete, with love and laughter, for their health and happiness forever. Hope you all had a great karwachauth and a greater year ahead!," read her long post on Instagram.
Bhajans in Uttarakhand
Women sing bhajans and perform the rituals of Karwa Chauth in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Women celebrate this very festival with immense joy and enthusiasm. From wearing traditional dresses, putting henna on their hands and feet, preparing delicious food, to performing various puja rituals to seek blessings of Goddess Gauri and Chauth Mata
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