Karwa Chauth 2025: In a tragic incident, a 59-year-old woman died of a heart attack while celebrating Karwa Chauth in Punjab’s Barnala district on Friday evening. The woman, identified as Asha Rani, had been fasting for her husband’s long life, a ritual performed by married Hindu women on this festival.
According to a NDTV report, Asha Rani, her husband Tarsem Lal, and their granddaughter had gone to a friend’s house to take part in the Karwa Chauth celebrations. Like many other women, she had been fasting all day and joined the group in waiting for the moon to appear before breaking the fast.
While waiting, the women began dancing to Punjabi songs as part of the festive celebrations. Asha Rani, dressed in a yellow saree, was seen happily dancing when she suddenly collapsed on the dance floor. People around her rushed to help and immediately took her to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, doctors declared her dead on arrival.
The incident has left the residents of Barnala in deep shock. Neighbours and friends described Asha Rani as a kind-hearted and active woman known for her involvement in social work and community activities.
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“It is unfortunate that she died on the day of Karwa Chauth. We cannot even imagine what the family is going through,” said Hardeep Singh, as quoted by NDTV.
Another neighbour, Rinka Kumar, said that Asha Rani was dancing joyfully moments before she collapsed. “She was dancing happily when she collapsed. We are heartbroken. A woman fasts for her husband’s long life on Karwa Chauth. We can only imagine what he is going through,” he said.
Importance of Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by married Hindu women across northern India. Celebrated on the fourth day after the full moon in the month of Kartik, it symbolises love, devotion, and marital bonding.