Sun Oct 20 11:00:00 UTC 2024: Today’s news article discusses the festival of Karwa Chauth, when married women fast for the longevity of their husbands. Key points include:
– Women have fasted throughout the day without food or water and are eagerly waiting to sight the moon to break their fast.
– Karwa Chauth is observed on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik.
– The moon will first appear in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh at 6:50 PM, followed by other regions:
– Bihar and Jharkhand: Moon visible by 8 PM
– Bharatpur, Rajasthan: 7:57 PM
– Dhaulpur, Rajasthan: 7:57 PM
– Darbhanga: 7:26 PM
– The ritual involves preparing a thali with items for offering, such as water and sweets, and performing a prayer to the moon. The women then perform rituals for their husbands, including applying a tilak and receiving blessings.
Overall, the article highlights the significance and customs associated with Karwa Chauth.
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