Overview

• Married women marked Karwa Chauth on October 10 with a nirjala fast that ends only after the local moonrise.
• Drik Panchang data published by outlets listed key timings, including an 8:13 pm moonrise reference and city-specific puja windows.
• Rituals followed the traditional sequence of pre-dawn sargi, evening mehndi, Chauth Mata puja and Katha, and breaking the fast after viewing the moon.
• Bhopal reporting described robust community gatherings with temple visits, aarti, and ceremonies conducted after moon sighting.
• A West Delhi video showing women sharing a hookah during mehndi went viral on Instagram, drawing a mix of criticism and support for the casual celebration.