India, Oct. 29 -- Sometimes, love reveals itself in the smallest gestures. A husband reminding his wife to take care of her health while fasting, promising to return home on time, or waiting to eat until she breaks her fast in the evening-these little acts of consideration can make an ordinary day feel special. This Karwa Chauth, such gestures offer a glimpse into how some couples are making a traditionally women-centred ritual a shared expression of love, care and commitment.

From fasting alongside their wives to finding their own ways to celebrate the occasion, men are giving the festival a personal meaning. Behind these gestures are stories that reveal how love evolves within marriage. For some, it grows from an arranged match; for ot...