Karva Chauth

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Moon-Timed Festival. Karva Chauth happens on the fourth day after the full moon gets smaller, which is why it falls on different dates each year between October and November.

Celebrated by Women. Hindu women in Northern India, Western India, and Nepal observe this special festival together, often gathering with friends and family.

A Day of Fasting. Women fast from sunrise until they can see the moon in the evening sky, going without food or water as a way to show their devotion and care for their loved ones.

Prayers for Loved Ones. The festival is a time when women pray for the health, happiness, and long life of their families, especially those they care about most.