Shimla, Oct. 10 -- Despite the biting cold and cloudy skies, the festive spirit of Karwa Chauth warmed Shimla on Friday evening as local women and visiting tourists came together to celebrate the traditional festival of marital devotion.

The city's iconic Ridge, usually bustling with visitors, was filled with groups of women dressed in bright traditional attire, eagerly waiting for the moonrise amid intermittent rain.

Though tourist turnout was relatively low due to the chilly weather and light showers, enthusiasm among local women remained undeterred. Many were seen performing rituals under umbrellas, lighting diyas, and exchanging festive greetings.

"I have been observing the Karwa Chauth fast for my husband's long life for the past ...