Traditional Karva Chauth celebrations

The festival of Karva Chauth was celebrated with fervour here today. It is one of the much-awaited festivals of the year when married women fast for the well-being and long life of their husbands.

Unmarried girls have also started celebrating the festival in a traditional manner these days, seeking a husband of their dreams.

In the modern era, several men were also seen observing Karva Chauth fast for the wellbeing of their spouses.

Several women whose spouses are settled abroad found an innovative way to break their fast.

They log on to various video chatting apps, such as Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime, to talk to their husbands to break their day-long fast.

Accessories such as ‘bindi’ and bangles worn with matching outfits seem to be the perfect choice for the day. Their day starts with ‘sargi’ (eatables). A few of them enjoy the foods with their husbands in the wee hours, while the others are accompanied by their children and mothers-in-law. Several men also observed a day-long fast to express their love to their spouses.

Clubs and banquet halls were booked in advance for the women’s day. Games like Tambola are organised to make their day special. Those not interested in playing such games spend their time while playing cards. Newly married women and those who recently got engaged appear to be more excited.