Key Highlights
This year, Karwa Chauth will be observed on Friday, October 10, 2025, marking the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase) in the Hindu month of Kartik, a sacred occasion for married Hindu women across India
The tradition involves a strict nirjala fast—from sunrise till moonrise—where women pray for the health, prosperity, and longevity of their husbands
Despite confusion between October 9 and 10, the fasting day aligns with the Chaturthi tithi active on October 10, with moonrise occurring at 8:13 PM
Timings and Muhurat
The Karwa Chauth puja muhurat, ideal for performing prayers communally or with family, is set between 5:57 PM and 7:11 PM
Women begin their fast early morning around 6:19 AM and break it after sighting the moon through a sieve around moonrise at 8:13 PM
The Chaturthi tithi begins 10:54 PM on October 9 and ends 7:38 PM on October 10, aligning the fasting day precisely with lunar phases
Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Karwa Chauth symbolizes devotion and marital fidelity, rooted in ancient lore such as Queen Veeravati’s story, illustrating faith’s power to protect loved ones
The festival sees elaborate rituals including gifting, dressing in traditional attire, singing, fasting, and sharing the sacred moment of moon sighting with husbands
Popular in northern and western states such as Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, Karwa Chauth strengthens bonds between women and celebrates marital harmony
Sources: Drik Panchang, NDTV, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Times of India, Winni.in