Wives fast the whole day and wait till the Moonrise to break the fast, in the presence of the husbands. They believe that it ensures the well-being, prosperity and longevity of their husbands.The fast of Karva Chauth is of particular importance to Hindu women, as they believe that it ensures the wellbeing, prosperity and longevity of their husbands.
This festival is glorified and widely solemnized by the Hindus and Sikhs of North-western India. As the name signifies, “Karva” meaning “a clay pot’ and “chauth” corresponding to the “fourth” - this festival is commemorated on the fourth day after the Full Moon in Kartik month (Oct-Nov) of the lunar calendar.
A few days before Karva Chauth, married women buy new karvas, the spherical clay pots and paint them on the outside with beautiful designs. Usually, falling in the month of October, Karvachauth is celebrated amidst harvesting of summer crops.
Apart from the fast, kept by married women for the long life of their husbands, people like to remember and meet their relatives and friends, and exchange gifts with them. Wives fast the whole day and wait till Moonrise to break the fast, in the presence of their husbands.
In the evening, women dress gorgeously and worship the rising Moon with food offering, jewellery etc. Then, they receive the first bite of food and water from their husbands and end their fast.
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