Dhirendra Shastri Jokingly Calls Karwa Chauth 'Husband Worship Day', Urges Women To Show Same Love All Year | VIDEO

On October 26, renowned religious storyteller Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri from Bageshwar Dham sparked conversation on social media when he jokingly referred to Karwa Chauth as "Khasam Pujan Diwas" (Husband Worship Day). This remark was made during a seven-day Shri Ram Katha event in Karera town of Shivpuri district, held between October 24 and 30.

Shastri received a question from a newly married devotee about whether his wife could observe the Karwa Chauth fast in the current year. In response to laughter, Shastri playfully named the festival "Khasam Pujan Diwas," which translates to Husband Worship Day. He advised married couples to show the same love and respect throughout the year, rather than just on the day of the fast.

Shastri emphasized that women should observe the Karwa Chauth fast while understanding that the festival's spirit should extend to maintaining love and respect in their married lives for the remaining 364 days. He cautioned against using the fast as a means to complain about marital relationships, jokingly referencing common grievances such as "Where did I find this kind of husband?" and "What was the auspicious time when I got married?"

Shastri further argued that the devotion and prayers offered for a husband's long life on Karwa Chauth should be continued throughout the year. His humorous comments on the festival and marital relationships have gained attention in the region, with a video of his remarks circulating widely on social media.