This festival is only for married woman. For the first year after marriage, this is a big function. Woman continue doing this festival every year, though in a simple manner.
Indian married women pray for the good health of their husband on the eve of this festival.
There is a famous tale of Satyavan and Savitri which they use to read in which Savitri, the wife of Satyavan had taken back the life of her husband from Yamaraj (Deity who take our lives).
Painting Size: 30 inches x 22 inches