The spirit of Karwa Chauth lit up West Delhi, where a crowd of women gathered to celebrate the festival in a unique way. Many women smoke hookah while applying mehndi, blending tradition with modern style.
Historically, Karwa Chauth is a religious event on which married women fast from sunrise to sunset and pray for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. However, just before the day of fasting, women gather to apply mehndi, laugh, and prepare for the rituals to come.
The video, in which a circle of women is seen with their hands covered in black henna, discussing and laughing in the celebratory atmosphere, already has over a million views and is now viral. The attention of everyone, however, was on their spin on tradition, a man helping them as they circulated a hookah, combining the contemporary indulgence with old traditions.
To these women, it was not only a ritual but a sisterhood and a communion of sisterhood. In between rounds of giggles, music, and the scent of mehndi, they played games, took selfies, and savored the moment, embracing the idea that traditions can both change and remain the same at the same time.
Some critics may view it as disrespectful, but many consider it harmless fun. Women smoke hookah while applying mehndi, enjoying the festival in their own playful, expressive way.
