Women browse and purchase puja items from a bustling local market in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the Karwa Chauth festival on 26 October 2026 — a day when married women observe a daylong fast for their husbands' longevity.
A woman artisan hand paints earthen karwas with vibrant, colourful designs in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on 26 October 2026, keeping alive a traditional craft central to Karwa Chauth celebrations across North India.
Using golden glitter, a craftswoman adorns earthen karwas in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on 26 October 2026, reflecting the growing demand for decorative, contemporary finishes on traditional festival pottery ahead of Karwa Chauth.
A local potter in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh carefully paints earthen karwas on 26 October 2026, working through peak season demand as families across the region prepare for the Karwa Chauth festival — a cornerstone of North Indian matrimonial tradition.