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Karwa Chauth
What is? : Karva Chauth is celebrated to commemorate the feast of Hindu women for their husbands' welfare.
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When is? : On the fourth day after the full moon, in the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Kartik.
Frequency : Annual
Observed by : By Hindus
Where it is celebrated / observed? : In the northern and western parts of India, especially, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
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About : Karva Chauth is a one-day festival celebrated by Hindu women in northern India for the well-being of their husbands. On this day, all the married women observe a traditional fast till moonrise, which is offered for the wealth and longevity of their husbands. The celebration of this day also includes the application of henna and some other cosmetics by the women.
Country : INDIA
