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Actor-MP Ravi Kishan observes Karva Chauth fast for wife
Gorakhpur's Member of Parliament and actor Ravi Kishan celebrated the traditional festival with his wife Preti at the official residence of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak in Lucknow.
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The Gorakhpur parliamentarian and film actor Ravi Kishan marked Karva Chauth by observing a day-long fast alongside his wife Preti on Wednesday. The couple attended prayers and festivities held at the state residence of Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak in Lucknow, observing the ritual associated with the Hindu festival celebrated by married women for the longevity and wellbeing of their husbands.
Karva Chauth, traditionally observed in parts of North and Central India, involves women fasting from sunrise to moonrise. The festival holds cultural significance across several Indian states and communities, with rituals typically including prayers, ceremonial preparations, and the breaking of the fast after sighting the moon.
The occasion provided a glimpse into how the political and entertainment figure participates in observing regional cultural practices. The celebration at the deputy chief minister's residence highlighted the observance of the festival within the state capital's social circles.