India, Oct. 26 -- Karwa Chauth 2026 Shopping Guide: Karwa Chauth is just 1 day away and women observing this festival are busy shopping so that their Solah Shringar is complete. But while some items are considered auspicious, others should be avoided. Here is a complete shopping guide to know what you should buy and also what you shouldn't buy.

Date and Significance

According to the traditional North Indian calendar, Karwa Chauth occurs on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. On this day, married women fast from sunrise to moonrise, perform the evening puja, and offer prayers for their husbands' long life and marital happiness.

This festival is also linked to prosperity, love, and the strength of the marital b...