Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Advertisement
  1. You Are At:
  2. News
  3. Lifestyle
  4. Unknown facts about Karva Chauth (view pics)

Unknown facts about Karva Chauth (view pics)

Hindu women around the world celebrate this one-day festival for the longevity and safety of their husbands.On this day, married Hindu women fast for a day, and sometimes unmarried girls keep this fast for their

India TV Entertainment Desk Published : Oct 22, 2013 16:18 IST, Updated : Oct 11, 2014 11:02 IST

 

 


 
Story of Savitri

Lord Yama came to take Satyavans' soul with him. Satyavan's wife wept and begged Lord Yama to spare her husband's life, but he refused. On seeing this, Savitri stopped eating and drinking and traveled till Lord Yama. On seeing her devotion, Lord Yama asked her to demand any other wish than her husband's life.

Being a devoted, dutiful wife Savitri asked Lord Yama to bless her with children, who are fathered by her husband Satyavan. On listening this Lord Yama understood what she actually meant and hence, blessed her with her husband's new life.

 

 

Advertisement

Read all the Breaking News Live on indiatvnews.com and Get Latest English News & Updates from Lifestyle

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement