Karva Chauth: Quick Facts

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A woman in a sari smiles as she performs a Karva Chauth ritual, holding a decorated sieve and a puja thali in front of a man, with festive lights and marigold garlands in the background.

A group of women dressed in colorful saris sit in a circle, participating in Karva Chauth puja rituals with decorated plates and offerings in Lucknow, India.

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