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Karva Chauth 2026 Begins with Pre-Dawn Sargi as Women Observe Waterless Fast
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM
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On the morning of Karva Chauth 2026, married women across Punjab took the traditional sargi and began a day‑long water‑free fast, awaiting the appearance of the moon.
The auspicious Hindu festival of Karva Chauth commenced today with married women in Punjab partaking in the pre‑dawn meal known as sargi. After receiving the blessed food from family members, the women broke their fast at sunrise, pledging to remain without water for the entire day.
The ritual is rooted in the belief that observing the fast will ensure the longevity and well‑being of their husbands. Throughout the daylight hours, the participants stay away from any liquid, focusing on prayers and the anticipation of the moon’s rise.
As evening approaches, families gather on rooftops or balconies to witness the first glimpse of the moon, which marks the moment to break the fast with sweetened water and a traditional puja. The ceremony continues to draw large numbers of women who adhere to the age‑old customs with devotion.
Local religious leaders have reminded devotees to maintain health precautions while observing the fast, especially given the summer heat in the region. The community’s collective observance underscores the cultural significance of Karva Chauth in northern India.
The ritual is rooted in the belief that observing the fast will ensure the longevity and well‑being of their husbands. Throughout the daylight hours, the participants stay away from any liquid, focusing on prayers and the anticipation of the moon’s rise.
As evening approaches, families gather on rooftops or balconies to witness the first glimpse of the moon, which marks the moment to break the fast with sweetened water and a traditional puja. The ceremony continues to draw large numbers of women who adhere to the age‑old customs with devotion.
Local religious leaders have reminded devotees to maintain health precautions while observing the fast, especially given the summer heat in the region. The community’s collective observance underscores the cultural significance of Karva Chauth in northern India.