Karwa Chauth is an Indian festival that is traditionally celebrated with greater enthusiasm. On this day, married women in Hindu families take karwa chauth vrat, which is fasting from sunrise to moonrise. It is also known as nirjala fast, which literally means water and no food is consumed until moonrise. Do you know what is the reason behind this? It is for her husband’s good health and prosperity.

Putting an end to the celebrations of Navratri and Durga Puja, the wait for Karwa Chauth has already begun in almost all parts of India. This auspicious festival is celebrated mainly by the people Hindu religion in North India. On this day, married women observe a day-long fast from dawn to dusk. They consume a pre-dawn meal known as "sargi" and drink or eat again after performing Karwa Chauth rituals in the evening. According to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, the festival is observed on the fourth day after the full moon in the month of Kartik.

Karwa Chauth is just around the corner! One of the most popular festivals especially celebrated in North India. The auspicious day is believed to reinforce the love between husband and wife. Karwa Chauth is the festival of happiness and togetherness celebrated by married women for the long life of her husband. All married women have been fasting on this day just because it’s a tradition. The rituals get fulfilled when the husband gives his wife the first sip of water and morsel of food.