Karaka Chaturthi
October 18 - MONDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Women fast for their husbands' longevity, breaking fast only after viewing the moon."
A festival celebrated by married women for their husbands' well-being and longevity.
Traditions:
- Observing a day-long fast without water (nirjala vrat)
- Breaking the fast only after sighting and offering prayers to the moon
- Listening to the Karva Chauth story (katha) in groups
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Fun Fact:
Karva Chauth has become popular across India partly due to its portrayal in Bollywood films.