Karva Chauth 2021: Married women across country gear up for most awaited festival

Karva Chauth will be observed in India on Sunday, October 24. On this day, Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and long lives of their husbands.

Updated on: Oct 24, 2021 9:04 AM IST

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Karva Chauth generally falls 10 days after Dussehra. It is one of the most popular Indian festivals and is mostly observed annually in the northern part of the nation. It is a celebration of love, marriage and the unbreakable bond shared between a husband and wife. (HT Photo/Keshav Singh)

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A women buy bangles ahead of the Karva Chauth festival, in Patiala. (ANI)

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An artisan preparing earthen pots ahead of Karva Chauth near Maloya, Chandigarh. (HT Photo/Keshav Singh)

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Women in Patiala throng market areas to shop ahead of the most awaited festival, Karva Chauth. (ANI)

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The term 'Karva' implies an earthen pot of water and the word 'chauth' means fourth, signifying that Karva Chauth falls on the fourth day after Poornima (full moon), in the month of Kartik, according to the Hindu calendar. (ANI)

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On this day, women pray for the long life of their husbands by not eating or drinking anything and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. (PTI)

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People throng Sarojini Nagar market for shopping ahead of the Karva Chauth, in New Delhi. (ANI)

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Women commence the day with a small early morning prayer, usually followed by sargi, which is considered synonymous with this festival as it highlights the deep-rooted love and respect in the Indian families. (HT Photo/Keshav Singh)