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Karva Chauth

A day-long fast observed by married Hindu women for the long life of their husbands.

Why It Matters

Women fast from sunrise to moonrise. The fast is broken after sighting the moon through a sieve.

How It's Celebrated

  • Sunrise-to-moonrise fast
  • Applying mehndi
  • Listening to the Karva Chauth katha
  • Family gatherings

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