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Karva Chauth 2021 updates: Women break fast, moon not sighted in Delhi
Karva Chauth 2021 moon-sighting time updates: Check out live updates of sighting the full moon in Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow and other major cities of India so as to end the fast or nirjal vrat observed by Hindu women this Sunday
This Sunday marks Karva Chauth, which is that time of the year when married women from Hindu community fast from sunrise till sunset, without consuming even a drop of water and pray for the long lives of their husband. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show in India especially in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh....Read More
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This year Karva Chauth will be celebrated by the Hindu community on October 24 and the day-long fast will end by sighting the full moon. Red is the dominant colour which women choose to dress up for the Karva Chauth festivities. They wear ethnic clothes, apply mehendi or henna, chant prayers and pass around Karvas or earthen pots among themselves as a part of ritual ceremony before sighting the moon.
Digital moon-sighting in Delhi
Moon sighted in Jharkhand
Karva Chauth rituals in Odisha
Women in Bhubaneswar perform Karva Chauth rituals upon sighting of the moon.
Women in Lucknow perform Karva Chauth rituals
Lucknow women celebrating Karva Chauth after the moon was sighted.
Preity Zinta has a sporty Karva Chauth with hubby Gene Goodenough
Preity Zinta gave a glimpse of her sporty Karva Chauth with husband, Gene Goodenough. The star is in Dubai to watch the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. She captioned her post, "A sporty #karvachauth with my man in blue."
Inside Mahhi Vij's Karva Chauth celebrations
Mahhi Vij celebrates Karva Chauth in a traditional red suit adorned with gold embroidery. Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Mahhi wrote, "Let the shade of red, the shade of love shine."
Guwahati women break Karva Chauth fast, moon sighted in Lucknow
Women in Guwahati break Karva Chauth fast after sighting the moon. A video of several fasting women breaking their fast was shared by ANI. The moon was also sighted in Lucknow by fasting women.
Shefali Jariwala's Karva Chauth post featuring Parag Tyagi
Shefali Jariwala celebrates Karva Chauth by sharing an adorable picture of her family.
Shilpa Shetty's traditional red look for Karva Chauth
Shilpa Shetty began her Karva Chauth celebrations by sharing a video of her sargi sent by her husband Raj Kundra's mother. Later, she also shared a photo of herself dressed in a bright red embroidered suit.
How to break Karva Chauth fast the right way
While breaking the fast it is important to consume foods that help restore the nutritional balance. Drinking large quantities of water suddenly can be troublesome or having high calorie food could affect your metabolism. Coconut water is a good way to break fast as being rich in natural electrolytes like sodium and potassium, it's a perfect boost for your energy levels, advises Kanika Malhotra, Celebrity Nutritionist and Weight Loss specialist.
A powerhouse of nutrients, dry fruits can also give your body much needed energy rush. You can consume 5-6 almonds or 1 date or 1 fig after your fast, says Malhotra.
Consuming sautéed leafy vegetables after a day-long fast can be beneficial for you while chamomile tea, green tea, jasmine tea should definitely be consumed post your dinner to aid digestion, according to nutritionist. (Read more)
Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar's first Karva Chauth
Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar celebrate their first Karva Chauth in traditional attires. The singer also penned a sweet note for his wife. Read more here.
Rubina Dilaik posts Karva Chauth selfie with hubby Abhinav Shukla
Decked up in a traditional ensemble, Rubina Dilaik posts a cosy Karva Chauth selfie with hubby Abhinav Shukla. Last year, Rubina kept a fast for Abhinav inside the Bigg Boss 14 house where the two were locked up with other contestants.
Here's how Bollywood is celebrating Karva Chauth
Karva Chauth is being observed all over India today, October 24. On the occasion, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to share pictures of themselves in stylish traditional attires and wished everyone a 'Happy Karva Chauth.'
Deepika Singh's Karva Chauth look reminds us of Sandhya Bindani
TV actress Deepika Singh in her traditional avatar for Karva Chauth 2021 reminds us of Sandhya Bindani from her popular show Diya Aur Baat Hum. Holding karva in her henna-adorned hands, with a gentle smile on her face, and her head covered with pallu, Deepika looks Karva Chauth ready.
“Pray, the sindoor adorns the forehead of every woman. Let God bless you for a long and happy married life. Happy Karwa Chauth ladies," she captions her pics.
Mira Rajput is a vision in pink sharara set
Shahid Kapoor's wife, Mira Rajput, is a vision in pink sharara set as she arrives at Anil Kapoor's house for Karva Chauth festivities. See more pics here.
Pregnant and fasting on Karva Chauth? Here's what you need to know
Karva Chauth fast is not advised for pregnant women who are undergoing a lot of changes in their body and may face health issues due to not having water throughout the day.
If pregnant women still want to go ahead with the fast, they should not skip water during the fast and must consult their gynecologist, especially if they are struggling with any pregnancy-related health issue.
"It is in fact, best to take advise from your doctor if you are struggling from any ailment or conditions or even if you are completely healthy," says Nutritionist Preety Tyagi, Lead Health Coach and Founder of MY22BMI.
Take adequate nutrition during the day and make sure you get ample rest. You can also engage in some activities like listening to music, meditation or reading to divert your mind from eating. (Read more)
Yami Gautam celebrates first Karva Chauth in red silk saree
Yami Gautam celebrates her first Karva Chauth in a gorgeous red silk saree adorned with gold brocade borders.
Sonali Bendre recycles 19-year-old wedding lehenga for Karva Chauth
Sonali Bendre decided to wear her wedding lehenga by Manish Malhotra, from 19 years ago, for the Karva Chauth celebrations today. Read here.
Send these wishes and images to your loved ones
Wish your loved ones with these images, greetings, and messages on Karva Chauth.
Karva Chauth moon rise time in India
Delhi: 8:00 pm
Mumbai: 8:47 pm
Lucknow: 7:56 pm
Noida: 8:07 pm
Gurugram: 8:08 pm
Jaipur: 8:17 pm
Dehradun: 8:00 pm
Mathura: 8:08 pm
Bengaluru: 8:39 pm
Patna: 7:42 pm
Amritsar: 8:10 pm
Agra: 8:07 pm
Aligarh: 8:06 pm
Meerut: 8:05 pm
Gorakhpur: 7:47 pm
Saharanpur: 8:03 pm
Bareily: 7:59 pm
Rampur: 8:00 pm
