Women across the country celebrated Karwa Chauth, a festival observed for the long life of their husbands.
However, in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, a man observed the fast for his friend, drawing attention and surprise. Dressed in a bridal lehenga and adorned with makeup, he arrived at the market with his friend, leaving onlookers astonished. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
The scene unfolded Friday evening in the city’s Sadar Bazaar, where a young man, Vinod Sharma, was seen sitting on a bike dressed like a bride. People initially mistook him for one until they realised he was observing Karwa Chauth for his close friend, Harish Sharma.
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Vinod said he was following all the traditional rituals of the festival, including fasting, performing puja, and offering water from a karva (water pot).
After the video surfaced online, it triggered a wave of reactions; some praised it as an act of true friendship, while others dismissed it as a joke. Vinod later clarified that the video was created solely for entertainment.
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