Karva Chauth celebrated with fervour in tricity

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 19

Karva Chauth was celebrated with fervour in the tricity as women were seen wearing bright shades. Since morning, they were seen in city clubs and markets, playing tambola and having a gala time.

Markets remained busy till late evening as henna appliers made most of the day, charging as high as Rs 500 per hand. In Chandigarh Club, a Karva Chauth special tambola was organised. Roop Kanwal Kaur, who attended the tambola at the club, said, “Although I am not fasting, yet women come here to forget hunger and have a good time.”

In the evening, women were seen at common places in societies and at each other’s homes for puja. At around 5 pm, one could see various hues of sarees and suits and women carrying puja thalis. In Pushpac society, Sector 49, women came together in the parking area and performed the puja together.

Once the long wait for the moon ended, they were ready with their thalis and husbands, eager to end the fast. Many performed the ritual in markets and went ahead to have dinner while others preferred to stay home and look at the moon from rooftops.