A Day of Love, Devotion, and Tradition
Karwa Chauth is more than a ritual; it symbolizes deep love, devotion, and rich cultural traditions.
A devoted wife's heartfelt wish for her husband's health, happiness, and prosperity.
A day of fasting without food or water, symbolizing devotion and seeking blessings.
A moment that deepens connections among family and friends who gather in celebration.
The festival takes inspiration from enduring stories of love and unwavering loyalty.
The tale of Princess Savitri, who outwitted Yama, the God of Death, to save her husband Satyavan's life, embodies the strength and devotion of a wife's love and resolve.
A devoted queen, deceived by her caring brothers into breaking her fast, caused her husband to fall ill. With unwavering faith, she re-observed the fast, restoring her husband's health.
From early dawn to moonlit skies, the day unfolds with graceful and heartfelt rituals.
Before dawn, women share a meal from their mother-in-law, fueling them for the day's fasting.
A firm fast, abstaining from food and drink, is kept from dawn, focusing the mind on prayer and spiritual reflection.
Women come together to celebrate, share festival tales, and perform traditional songs in a communal ritual.
After much waiting, the moon appears through a sieve, then the husband's face comes into view.
The husband presents his wife with her first sip of water and a bite to eat, ending the day's ritual.
Though the essence remains unchanged, Karwa Chauth is marked by diverse regional traditions across India. The chart highlights differences in key rituals.
Today, the festival merges age-old traditions with modern celebrations of love, unity, and joy.
Though fasting remains the heart of the ritual, modern observances also highlight: