Karwa Chauth is a very special festival in India, particularly for married women. Its origins come from an old story about love, sacrifice, and belief.
Once upon a time, there was a young queen named Veervati who celebrated her first Karwa Chauth fast after getting married. She cared a lot for her husband and wished for him to live a long life, so she didn’t eat or drink anything all day. However, her brothers saw her getting weak and deceived her into thinking the moon had come up. She ended her fast too soon, and right after that, her husband became very sick.
Feeling really sad, Veervati prayed sincerely to Goddess Parvati. The goddess showed up and told her that eating before the moon came up had made the fast less powerful. She suggested that Veervati should try the fast again with complete commitment. Veervati did what she was told, and her husband’s life came back.
Since that time, women all over India have honored Karwa Chauth as a sign of their strong love and hopes for their husbands’ health. Throughout the years, it has turned into more than just a tradition; it has evolved into a cheerful celebration where women wear lovely clothes, put on mehndi, hear the Karwa Chauth story, and only end their fast after they see the moon.
Today, Karwa Chauth is still celebrated as a festival of love, trust, and togetherness—a day when devotion makes the marriage bond even stronger.
