Karva Chauth
Celebrations |
The
day of Karva Chauth is celebrated mostly amongst the entire North
Indian community settled either in India and other parts of the
world. The most important aspect of this day is that a dawn to dusk
fast is undertaken by the North Indian ladies and seeing the moon
they finally break the fast. The fast is unique perhaps because
nowhere in the world does a wife go without food or water just to
pray for the longevity and well-being of her husband.
In
modern day, with all the trappings of commercialization attached,
Karva Chauth, the big fasting day has turned into a full-fledged
event. The event is growing bigger with each passing day. Karva
Chauth celebrations promise to grow bigger with each passing year.
The Halwais, the Mehendi and Churiwallis have traditionally been
busy on this auspicious day. But joining the bandwagon in recent
times are the beauty parlour owners, the event managers and the
restaurant owners.
Karva
Chauth special eateries are gearing up for now. Cashing in on the
popularity of 'eating out' most restaurants have special menus for
this special day. No wonder almost every happening-eating joint
around town is offering plenty of attractive options to choose from.
Various clubs organize special events on this festive day with various
stalls, bumper Tambola and even a dance competition. With so much
feasting and fun added to it, fasting had never been so good before.
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