Karwa
Chauth is celebrated by women across India on a full-moon day every year. This
year the auspicious day will be celebrated on October 24.  Traditionally, married women follow a set of
rituals which includes keeping a fast and dressing up like a newlywed while
praying to the gods and goddesses for a long, prosperous and happily married
life.

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The day
also celebrates union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is not as popular
in South India but it is widely celebrated in the northern and north western
parts of India.

It is
traditionally celebrated in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Jammu
and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

The term ‘Karwa’
refers to a lamp and an earthen pot with a spot and ‘chauth’ which refers to
the fourth day of the Krishna Praksha in the month of Kartik.

We send our
best regards to all the women celebrating Karwa Chauth.

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Here are
some wishes, greetings and quotes you can send to your loved ones:

“Wishing you a life full of happiness and
positivity. May Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati bless you and you partner with
health and prosperity on this auspicious day!”

“Hope this day
strengthens the bond of love between you two. May the Almighty bless you with a
happy and long married life. Happy Karwa Chauth!”

“May Goddess
Parvati and Lord Shiva fill your life with love, peace happiness, good health
and wealth. Happy Karwa Chauth!”

“There is no more lovely, friendly and
charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage. Karwa Chauth
is a day to cherish that special relationship!”

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“There is no
greater excitement than to support an intellectual wife and have her support
you. Marriage is a partnership in which each inspires the other, and brings
fruition to both of you.”

“The difference
between a great marriage and an extraordinary marriage is life-long friendship
and never-ending love. Happy Karva Chauth!”