Karwa Chauth, a revered festival celebrated by married women in India, will take place on October 10, 2025. This day is dedicated to fasting for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands. The festival emphasizes devotion, patience, and emotional strength. In 2025, the planetary alignments are considered particularly favorable, enhancing the significance of the event.
Karwa Chauth 2025: Date and Timing
The festival occurs on Friday, October 10, 2025, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. It aligns with the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik month.
Puja Muhurat
The puja muhurat, or ritual timing for the prayers, is set from 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM in Delhi. Women will perform their evening prayers during this window before awaiting moonrise to conclude their fast.
City-wise Fasting Timings
Fasting begins at sunrise and continues until the moon is sighted. Below are the fasting times for various cities:
- New Delhi: 6:19 AM to 8:13 PM
- Noida: 6:19 AM to 8:13 PM
- Gurugram: 6:19 AM to 8:13 PM
- Ahemdabad: 6:34 AM to 8:47 PM
- Mumbai: 6:31 AM to 8:55 PM
- Bengaluru: 6:09 AM to 8:49 PM
- Chennai: 5:59 AM to 8:38 PM
- Kolkata: 5:31 AM to 7:42 PM
- Jaipur: 6:24 AM to 8:23 PM
- Hyderabad: 6:08 AM to 8:36 PM
Moonrise Times
The moonrise, a critical moment during Karwa Chauth, is anticipated eagerly by the fasting women. Here are the expected moonrise times for major cities:
- New Delhi and Noida: 8:13 PM
- Chandigarh: 8:08 PM to 8:11 PM
- Dehradun: 8:04 PM
- Kolkata: 7:41 PM
- Jaipur: 8:22 PM
- Ahemdabad: 8:47 PM
- Mumbai: 8:55 PM
Rituals and Significance
The day begins with Sargi, a pre-dawn meal prepared by the mother-in-law. This meal typically consists of fruits, sweets, and light snacks, symbolizing love and care.
From sunrise, women fast, abstaining from food and water until moonrise. This nirjala vrat represents devotion and discipline. In the evening, rituals take place during the puja muhurat, where women gather to decorate their thalis and listen to the Karwa Chauth Katha, emphasizing loyalty and love.
Upon sighting the moon, women view it through a sieve and offer water to their husbands, marking the end of their fast. This act symbolizes clarity and emotional balance crucial to marriage.
Astrological Context
In 2025, Karwa Chauth coincides with a Friday, associated with Venus—the planet of love. The favorable astrological alignment on this day strengthens emotional bonds and marital harmony. Fasting serves as both a spiritual practice and an opportunity to enhance positive energies in relationships.
By observing Karwa Chauth, women not only affirm their love but also embrace spiritual renewal and connection. This day fosters gratitude, faith, and strengthens the ties of partnership, making it a profound cultural observance for many.
