Karwa Chauth Fervour Grips Delhi, Jharkhand, MP and Rajasthan
Karwa Chauth was observed with energy and devotion in Delhi and many other regions on Thursday. Women across the country fasted for the long life and good health of their husbands, performing puja according to tradition.
In Delhi, the festive mood was visible in Chandni Chowk, where shoppers filled the market in the lead-up to the evening rituals.
According to astrologer and Vastu expert Manya, the moon is likely to rise around 8:17 pm. She advised women to open their fast at the proper time, especially if clouds obscure the sky. Women who are separated from their partners, she said, can break their fast through photo or video calls.
In Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, the Arya Samaj marked Karwa Chauth with devotion. Women observed the fast through the day, took part in traditional rituals, and prayed for their husbands' long lives and their families' happiness.
Guna in Madhya Pradesh saw a surge of shoppers in local markets, who bought traditional and designer karwas, decorative sieves, puja thalis and adornments. Designer karwas were priced from 20 to 100 rupees, and decorative puja sets from 150 to 500 rupees, and both proved popular with buyers.
In Mohali, Punjab, markets remained busy before the festival as women shopped with enthusiasm. The festival holds emotional and cultural importance and also reflects the support of husbands during the celebrations.
Markets from Bikaner in Rajasthan to Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh were crowded with women preparing for Karwa Chauth. In Ajmer, a large gathering of women at the 150-year-old Chauth Mata Temple in Rishi Ghati performed rituals, prayed for their husbands' longevity, and asked for blessings for a happy married life and family prosperity.
In Bharatpur, Rajasthan, over 150 women at an ashram observed the fast and prayed for their husbands' safety, even though they faced uncertainty over separation and reunion with their families. In Kapurthala, Punjab, women assembled at the Shri Satya Narayan Temple to perform rituals and hear the traditional Karwa Chauth katha.