Buxar: In preparation for Karva Chauth, women in Buxar are flocking to the markets to shop for sarees, bangles, clay karvas, and coconuts. The festive spirit is evident as many women excitedly line up to get mehndi applied, with beauty parlors also experiencing a surge in customers.
Karva Chauth, which falls on October 20 this year, has provided a boost to local businesses. Shopkeepers report a successful day of sales and anticipate even more foot traffic leading up to the celebration.
Mehndi artists are busy applying intricate designs and displaying catalogs of patterns to customers. Beauty parlors are equally crowded, with women from both urban and rural areas having booked their appointments for mehndi and makeup days in advance.
Women observe Karva Chauth by fasting for the long life of their husbands, a tradition that dates back centuries. The fast is maintained from morning until the moon rises at night, when women complete their rituals by drinking water offered by their husbands.
