JAMMU, Oct 30: Karva Chauth was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across Jammu and Kashmir, as married women observed the traditional fast and prayed for the good health, happiness and long life of their husbands.
The festival, which holds special cultural and religious significance in northern India, was marked by traditional attire, beautiful mehndi designs, special puja rituals and family gatherings. Women observed a day-long fast from sunrise to moonrise and broke it after sighting the moon and offering prayers.
In Jammu and other parts of the Union Territory, the festival provided an opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the values of love, faith and marital commitment. The traditional karva, an earthen pot used during the rituals, also holds an important place in the celebrations.
Over the years, the festival has also witnessed changing traditions, with som
Karva Chauth is associated with popular mythological stories that highlight devotion, patience and determination. e husbands choosing to fast alongside their wives as a gesture of mutual love and respect.
Beyond its religious significance, Karva Chauth continues to symbolise togetherness, trust and the enduring bond between married couples across Jammu and Kashmir.