# Chhattisgarh women observe Kamarchhath fast for children's longevity

On Kamarchhath, Chhattisgarh mothers fast and worship Shashthi Mata for children's longevity and family prosperity.

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Kamarchhath (Halshasthi) vrat is being observed in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, with women fasting for their children's longevity and family peace and prosperity. [^1]

The Indian stock market will remain open on Friday, September 3, 2026, despite the observance of the Janmashtami festival. [^2]

In Jhansi, the prices of ingredients used to make laddoos for the Janmashtami festival have increased significantly. [^3]

A one-hour rainstorm occurred in Vrindavan, providing relief from the scorching heat but causing flooding. [^4]

Sanitation workers in Mahendragarh city, India have been on strike for about a week, causing garbage piles to accumulate in the city's neighborhoods and main markets during the Janmashtami festival. [^5]

DVS Senior Secondary School in Lathian organized a celebration for Krishna Janmashtami featuring devotion, bhakti, and joy. [^6]

According to the 2026 stock market holiday calendar, there are no scheduled trading holidays in September for the equity and equity derivatives segments of the BSE and NSE. [^7]

The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 95.45 points to 24,009.90 in morning trading. [^8]

On 2026-09-02, the market in Hamirpur, India, was bustling with activity ahead of the Janmashtami festival, with shops displaying colorful outfits for dressing children as baby Krishna. [^9]

Shopkeepers in Hamirpur said they expect good sales this Janmashtami, citing increased demand for baby Krishna outfits and decoration items in recent days. [^10]

Shops in Hamirpur are offering traditional dhoti-kurta outfits, crowns, and peacock-feather-decorated costumes for baby Krishna, attracting customers. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Kamarchhath (Halshasthi) vrat is being observed in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, with women fasting for their children's longevity and family peace and prosperity. (Amarujala, News)
2. The Indian stock market will remain open on Friday, September 3, 2026, despite the observance of the Janmashtami festival. (mint, News)
3. In Jhansi, the prices of ingredients used to make laddoos for the Janmashtami festival have increased significantly. (Amarujala, News)
4. A one-hour rainstorm occurred in Vrindavan, providing relief from the scorching heat but causing flooding. (Amarujala, News)
5. Sanitation workers in Mahendragarh city, India have been on strike for about a week, causing garbage piles to accumulate in the city's neighborhoods and main markets during the Janmashtami festival. (Amarujala, News)
6. DVS Senior Secondary School in Lathian organized a celebration for Krishna Janmashtami featuring devotion, bhakti, and joy. (Amar Ujala, News)
7. According to the 2026 stock market holiday calendar, there are no scheduled trading holidays in September for the equity and equity derivatives segments of the BSE and NSE. (mint, News)
8. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 95.45 points to 24,009.90 in morning trading. (mint, News)
9. On 2026-09-02, the market in Hamirpur, India, was bustling with activity ahead of the Janmashtami festival, with shops displaying colorful outfits for dressing children as baby Krishna. (Amar Ujala, News)
10. Shopkeepers in Hamirpur said they expect good sales this Janmashtami, citing increased demand for baby Krishna outfits and decoration items in recent days. (Amar Ujala, News)
11. Shops in Hamirpur are offering traditional dhoti-kurta outfits, crowns, and peacock-feather-decorated costumes for baby Krishna, attracting customers. (Amar Ujala, News)

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