Festive Season : Karva Chauth

This year Diwali ,Dusherra,Karva Chauth all are in this month of October.People are full of fun and enthusiasm in this part of the year. Everyone is excited about these festivals.Today is Karva Chauth,the day when married women fast from sunrise to moon rise for the safety and long life of his husband.Sometimes unmarried women observe the fast for their fiances or desired husbands. In Chandigarh,Punjab married women and girls are very excited about this day.They prepare themselves by applying Mehandi on their hands and dressing up in traditional clothes .

The local Market is packed from a few days in advance before Karva Chauth. Women buy tradition clothes, jewelry ,puja items for this day.For a visit to some of the bazaars of the city , in sector 15 ,22,35  .These will be the most busy markets in this season. On Karva Chauth and before this day there is a ‘mad rush’ of women waiting in queues for Mehandi.Applying especially on Karva Chauth is considered to be auspicious for married women and is also a necessary part of the ritual. Markets are flooded with women waiting to get their hands designed.

Its an awesome time to enjoy in the City Beautiful.The Markets are Brightly lit up.The Festive Season is On 🙂