Karva Chauth parties are more like a staycation packed with pampering sessions and multiple dress codes
The question is no longer just “Are you fasting?” but also “Where are you celebrating? What began as a ceremonial get-together with women from the family and neighbourhood for traditional puja has now turned into a party that begins a day before Karva Chauth and continues until the puja on the day of the festival. Trust Delhiites to turn every celebration into a grand party! With the beginning of the festive season, while lists are being drawn of which Diwali parties to attend or skip, there is a parallel list of who’s hosting the best ‘KC party’ this year. And if you thought it’s an all-ladies affair, you are mistaken. Men appear in supporting roles, making the most of the celebrations. As the festival begins, the day is packed with games and, occasionally, palm-reading and astrology sessions before it’s time to get ready for puja and photo session. Between the sessions and the outfit changes, the wait for the moon comes with a full itinerary. The men, meanwhile, have company beyond their own fasting partners – making it a social outing for the couples too.
These parties are mostly scheduled a day before the festival, beginning with a lavish brunch followed by mehendi, spa and shringar sessions to help the ladies unwind before fasting.