Karwa Chauth

A day-long waterless fast kept mainly by married women in North India for the wellbeing and longevity of their husbands. The fast is broken after sighting the moon through a sieve, following worship of Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha and the karva pot.

Also known as Karwa Chowth · Karva Chauth · Karwa Chauth · Karak Chaturthi