Karva Chauth

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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1. What is the festival name?Karva Chauth (also known as Karwa Chauth, Karakachaturthi)
2. What is the observational basis?A Hindu festival observed by women for the well-being of their husbands
3. Why do women fast during Karva Chauth?They fast to show love and devotion, hoping their husbands stay healthy and live long.
4. When does Karva Chauth happen?It takes place on the fourth day of the bright half of the month of Kartika, usually in October or November, according to the Hindu calendar.

Nirjala Vrat: A strict fast observed without consuming any food or water.
Lunisolar Calendar: A calendar that synchronizes lunar phases with the solar year, common in many ancient cultures.
Bikram Sambat: A traditional lunisolar calendar widely used in Nepal and parts of India.
Puja: A Hindu ritual of worship, involving offerings and prayers.