Karwa Chauth 2024 highlights: Women break fast after moon sighting, Bollywood celebrates the festival of love

Shilpa Shetty and Raveena Tandon posted inside pictures and videos from Sunita Kapoor's Karwa Chauth celebrations with other Bollywood celebrities.

Their first Karwa Chauth! Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat look straight out of a fairytale as they drop pictures from their first Karwa Chauth celebrations.

The moon was also finally seen in Delhi. Women did the Karwa Chauth puja and broke their fast.

Noida residents were able to catch a glimpse of the moon at 8.25pm.

The moon rise time for Delhi was 19:54 but looks like women will have to wait a little longer. Bad AQI may be to blame for the delay in moon sighting.

Himachal Pradesh: Moon sighted in Shimla on Karwa Chauth, women perform rituals as they break their fast.

This banter between Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal is too cute to miss. As the couple celebrates their first Karwa Chauth and fast for each other, their conversation is so relatable

Sunita Kapoor, wife of actor Anil Kapoor, celebrates Karwa Chauth with her friends every. A video from their celebrations from today is now out on social media.

Women across India are out in their balcony, looking for any sign of the moon to break their fast.

Today the moon will be seen first in Kolkata, know the time for your city:

Kolkata: 7.22 pm

Chandigarh: 7.48 pm

Delhi: 7.53 pm

Agra: 7.55 pm

Lucknow: 7.42 pm

Varanasi: 7.32 pm

Bhopal: 8.07 pm

Jaipur: 8.05

Patna: 7.29 pm

Ranchi: 7.40 pm

Ahmedabad: 8.27 pm

Sonam Kapoor turned up to her parents' home for Karwa Chauth rituals in a beautiful green look.

Women sing bhajans and perform the rituals of #KarwaChauth in Dehradun.

Actor Rakul Preet is all decked up for Karwa Chauth despite being on bed rest, This is her first Karwa Chauth since wedding with Jackky Bhagnani.

Women across the country have begun the puja ritual for Karwa Chauth. Know all about the vidhi:

Wake up at Brahma Muhurta (early morning) and take a bath.

Clean the temple and house thoroughly.

Perform the worship of all deities with proper rituals.

Take a vow (sankalp) to observe the Karwa Chauth fast.

In the evening, during the auspicious time, recite the Karwa Chauth vrat katha (story of the fast).

Then, perform the worship of the moon.

After sighting the moon, offer water (Arghya).

View your husband through a sieve and perform his aarti.

The fast is broken when the husband offers water to the wife to drink.

Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput turned up at Sunita Kapoor's home in a beautiful pink saree and potli bag for the puja.

Maheep Kapoor, Neelam, Bhavana Pandey turned up at Sunita Kapoor's home for Karwa Chauth in stunning outfits. See them here.

As Karwa Chauth is being celebrated today, Bollywood stars are joining the festivities with full excitement.

B'town's beloved actress, Raveena Tandon, on Sunday, took to Instagram to treat fans with a series of pictures, dressed in a gorgeous Anarkali suit.

Along with the pictures, Raveena shared her feelings about the festival and mentioned how Karwa Chauth is a time to celebrate love, togetherness, and pray for the well-being of loved ones. She also spoke about how she fasts not just for tradition, but for the health and happiness of the people she loves.

"Festive season vibes . ptiN prti krvaa cauthsy shubhaashyaaH! tv aayuH vRddhim anubhvaami / sdaa saubhaagyvtii bhvaa / A lovely day to celebrate love and our families with our friends , and a winding up with a virtual fast breaking. I fast and pray not only for an unseen god, but also for the living souls that make my life complete, with love and laughter, for their health and happiness forever. Hope you all had a great karwachauth and a greater year ahead!," read her long caption.

The Karwa Chauth puja muhurat is scheduled from 5:46 PM to 7:02 PM, lasting for 1 hour and 16 minutes. The expected moonrise is at 7:54 PM, though the exact time may vary depending on the city.

Although women often choose shades of red for Karwa Chauth, why not try something different this year? Let your zodiac sign guide your color choices for a unique and personalized look. Read full story here.

Mira Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Tahira Kashyap, Sonam Kapoor and other Bollywood celebrities have shared pictures of their mehendi designs. Check them out,

It's been 29 years to Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's superhit classic 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' since it was released, interestingly, coinciding with the festive occasion of Karwa Chauth today.

Marking this special occasion, Kajol shared an unforgettable moment from the film.

Reminding fans who the OG of Karwa Chauth is, Kajol shared a still from DDLJ featuring herself and SRK.

Along with the post, she wrote, "29 years to the OG of Karva Chauth... wishing everyone a very hungry and successful Karva chauth..maybe go to Maratha mandir and see the film."

'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' often abbreviated as DDLJ, was released in 1995. It is a romantic drama directed by Aditya Chopra and produced by Yash Chopra.

The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles and has become one of the most iconic and beloved Indian movies of all time.

The moon will be sighted in Ahmedabad at 20:28.

During Karwa Chauth, married women observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' long lives. The festival also fosters a sense of sisterhood as women come together for the traditional mehndi ritual, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.

Mehndi holds deep cultural significance in marriages, starting with the much-anticipated wedding mehndi. It's no wonder that applying mehndi for Karwa Chauth, a celebration of marital happiness, is done with great enthusiasm. Typically, the mehndi session takes place the day before the fast. Here are some ideas to elevate the mood and transform your gatherings into a lively celebration.