Karwa Chauth 2024: Celebrations, Traditions, and Modern Twists

The traditional festival honoring marital devotion sees evolving customs and creative celebrations across India.

Karwa Chauth will be observed on October 20, 2024, with married women fasting from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands' well-being.
The festival is marked by vibrant mehndi sessions, themed parties, and traditional puja rituals, with moonrise expected around 7:54 PM.
Modern adaptations include men participating in the fast, as seen with Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal fasting for his wife, Katrina Kaif.
Sargi, a pre-dawn meal prepared by mothers-in-law, is essential for sustaining energy throughout the day-long fast.
Post-fast meals emphasize gentle nourishment with fruits, dairy, nuts, and traditional sweets to restore energy and celebrate the day.