Karwa Chauth 2025: Moonrise, Muhurat, Rituals, and Spiritual Significance

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Karwa Chauth 2025 falls on Friday, October 10. Devoted married women observe a nirjala fast from sunrise (around 6:19 AM in Delhi) till moonrise (8:13 PM). The puja muhurat (5:57 PM to 7:11 PM) and moon viewing ritual mark the fast’s end, symbolizing love, devotion, and marital harmony.

Date and Duration of Upavas

Karwa Chauth 2025 is observed on Friday, October 10, corresponding to the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik.

Fasting begins at sunrise: Approximately 6:19 AM (Delhi)
Fasting concludes after moonrise: Approximately 8:13 PM (Delhi)
Total fasting duration: About 13 hours and 54 minutes

Moonrise Time and Puja Muhurat

Moonrise (Chandrodaya): Around 8:13 PM in Delhi
Puja Muhurat: 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM
Women perform the evening Karwa Chauth puja during this auspicious window.

Vrat (Fasting) Rituals

Pre-dawn Sargi: Early morning meal given by mother-in-law containing fruits, sweets, and milk to energize for the day ahead.
Nirjala Vrat: Devotees abstain from food and water throughout the day, symbolizing devotion and emotional strength.
Evening Puja: Women adorn themselves, decorate the thali with diya, roli, rice, and sweets, and worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Parvati, and Chauth Mata.
Karwa Pot: Filled with water representing prosperity and longevity.
Karwa Chauth Katha: Narration of legends praising devotion and fidelity.

Moonrise Ritual and Vrat Clearance

After moonrise, women view the moon through a sieve, then their husband's face through the same sieve.
They offer water (arghya) to the moon, expressing gratitude and praying for their husband’s long life.
The husband then feeds water or a sweet to the wife, breaking the fast.

Spiritual and Astrological Significance

Karwa Chauth is a celebration of love, patience, and faith between husband and wife.
In 2025, Karwa Chauth falls on Friday, ruled by Venus (planet of love and relationships), heightening its auspiciousness.
The day also features rare yogas like Siddhi and Shivavas yog, believed to intensify the benefits of the fast.

Cultural Importance