By Sakshi Sah
Published Oct 07, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Karwa Chauth 2025: Flaunt your festive look with these gorgeous mehendi designs

Karwa Chauth is a loved festival for married women in India.

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This year, the festival falls on October 9 and 10, the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik.

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Floral motifs, leaves, and lotuses are common in mehendi designs.

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Women start the day with a pre-dawn meal called ‘Sargi,’ made by their mother-in-law to keep them energised through the fast.

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Some mehendi designs include leafy tendrils and elephant motifs, symbolising growth, prosperity, and marital harmony.

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Evening rituals include prayers and a glimpse of the moon, when women break their fast with their husbands.

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Intricate mehendi patterns with dots, latticework, peacocks, and matkas symbolise love, happiness, and timeless festive charm.

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