With Karva Chauth being celebrated by married women across India, Bollywood actresses didn't shy away from joining the festivities. From sharing their mehendi designs to showcasing their traditional attires, Parineeti Chopra, Shilpa Shetty, and Sonam Kapoor gave their fans a glimpse of their Karva Chauth preparations on their social media accounts. Despite not fasting, Sonam Kapoor mentioned her love for the mehendi, dressing up, and food while attending her mother's star-studded Karva Chauth party in Mumbai.
Karwa Chauth, an auspicious festival celebrated by married women in India, witnessed a vibrant participation from Bollywood actresses this year. Parineeti Chopra, Shilpa Shetty, and Sonam Kapoor shared glimpses of their Karwa Chauth preparations and festivities with their fans on social media.
Parineeti Chopra's Karwa Chauth
Parineeti Chopra, who is reportedly engaged to actor Raghav Chadha, celebrated Karwa Chauth in Delhi. She shared a heartwarming post on Instagram, showcasing her beautiful mehendi and traditional attire. "Happy Karva Chauth to all the beautiful women out there," she wrote in the caption.
Shilpa Shetty's Traditional Festivities
Shilpa Shetty shared her Karwa Chauth experience on Instagram, revealing that she had fasted for her husband, Raj Kundra. She posted a series of pictures, including one of her dressed in a stunning red sari and another of her performing the moon-sighting ritual.
Sonam Kapoor's Mehendi Love
Sonam Kapoor, who is not observing Karwa Chauth this year, expressed her admiration for the festival on her Instagram story. She shared a picture of her own mehendi design and wrote, "I love mehendi, dressing up, and food. That's what Karva Chauth is all about for me."
Background on Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival that falls on the fourth day of the dark fortnight of the month Kartik. It is primarily celebrated by married women, who observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being and long life of their husbands.
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