World · India Bureau
Karva Chauth celebrated across India amid weather challenges, celebrity participation
India observed Karva Chauth on Wednesday with widespread devotion, though heavy rains and cloud cover disrupted moon-sighting ceremonies in Delhi-NCR and parts of North India. Several Bollywood celebrities marked the occasion on social media while political figures highlighted inclusive observance of the festival.
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Karva Chauth was observed across India on Wednesday, with women participating in traditional fasting rituals and ceremonial preparations. In Delhi, the moon was expected to rise at approximately 8:17 p.m., with varying moonrise times recorded in other cities nationwide.
Weather conditions posed significant challenges in several regions. The India Meteorological Department had issued rainfall warnings and alerts for multiple areas across Delhi-NCR and northern India. Cloud cover and persistent precipitation hampered moon-sighting activities in these regions, forcing many devotees to wait longer than usual to complete the festival's central ritual.
The festival drew participation from public figures and entertainment personalities. Bollywood actors including Priyanka Chopra, Shilpa Shetty, Anushula Kapoor, Hina Khan, and Preeti Zinta shared glimpses of their Karva Chauth celebrations on social media platforms.
In a notable political intervention, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in Karva Chauth festivities while using the occasion to advocate for the rights of widows and single mothers, broadening the traditional narrative around the festival's observance.