Karva Chauth Observed Across India Today with Traditional Fervor

Karva Chauth fast is being observed today across India Oct. 9: Hamas says it has US guarantees that 'the war has ended indefinitely' | The Times of Israel, with married women keeping a day-long fast without food or water for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival, which is particularly popular in northern India, sees women dressed in traditional attire, applying mehendi, and performing special prayers. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon in the evening, with husbands traditionally offering the first sip of water to their wives. Markets across major cities have been bustling with activity as women shop for traditional clothes, jewelry, and puja items. The festival has also evolved over the years, with many modern couples celebrating it as a symbol of love and partnership, with some husbands also choosing to fast alongside their wives.