Imagine, for instance, that just looking at the moon during one particular night brings false allegations in your life. This is an intriguing belief that constitutes the core of the Chauth Chand festival, a unique cultural practice linked with the region of Mithila and Bihar. While most festivals are marked by celebrations in honor of the moon, this particular observance has an interesting story attached to it regarding Lord Ganesha, pride of the moon, and the curse of false allegations. Women have performed this unique practice for centuries.
