Season of festivals has begun! With the end of Navratri, people now await for Karva Chauth or Karwa Chauth. This Indian love festival is dedicated to the married couples and the unwavering trust between husband and wife. The festival will be celebrated on November 4 this year. On the Chaturthi of the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month i.e. Karwa Chauth, women devote their day to fasting for their husbands to wish for their long life and good health. Some even wish to have the same husband for the next birth as well. Karwa Chauth can be defined as ' Karwa ' i.e. pottery and 'Chauth’ i.e. the beloved date Chaturthi of the first revered Ganesha. It is considered extremely auspicious to keep fast without even water while placing a Karwa. On this day after prayers, Arghya is offered to the moon at night and the husband finally feeds the wife. On this day, women dress up and follow the complete 16-step beauty routine called the solah shringar, mehndi being an important part. Watch the video to know the Shubh Muhurat and other details about fast.
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