Watch: Never-seen-before look of Sushma Swaraj on Karwa Chauth

Married Hindu women in various parts of the country observed a day long fast on Sunday. Marking the day as Karwa Chauth women were on a fast and prayed for the long lives and well being of their husbands. 

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj also observed the fast for her husband on Karwa Chauth. Like a typical Indian wife she was draped in a red saree and was seen performing all the rituals with great devotion. 

Delhi: #KarvaChauth celebrated at the residence of EAM Sushma Swaraj pic.twitter.com/OS6aB10ZPM

— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017

Sushma Swaraj well known for her prompt replies and rescue operations was all dressed best for the day and celebrated the festival with other married women in Delhi. 

Married to former Mizoram Governor Swaraj Kaushal, both of them tied a knot during the times of emergency on 13th July 1975. Swaraj Kaushal is an Indian criminal lawyer practising in New Delhi. He was designated Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of India

The couple have a daughter, Bansuri, who is a graduate from Oxford University and a Barrister at Law from Inner Temple.  

#WATCH: EAM Sushma Swaraj celebrates #KarvaChauth at her residence in Delhi pic.twitter.com/W3HzDf5E7j

— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017