Karwa Chauth 2024: Significance, rituals, and celebration of the sacred festival

Karwa Chauth, observed mainly in North India, is a festival where married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands’ longevity. Key rituals include a pre-dawn meal called Sargi, a day-long fast, and an evening prayer. The celebration emphasizes love, devotion, and the strength of the marital bond.