Karwa Chauth 2025: Date, Timing & Rituals You Can’t Ignore

About Karwa Chauth

Karwa Chauth (also written as karwachauth) is a traditional fast observed by married Hindu women. They pray for their husband’s long life and well-being. The fast is kept from sunrise until moonrise, without food or water (nirjala vrat). Unmarried women sometimes observe it too, hoping for a good spouse.

Date & Timing / Muhurat

In 2025, करवा चौथ कब है 2025? It falls on October 10, 2025. Karva chauth kab hai 2025? That’s the day. According to panchang, the puja muhurat in Delhi / North India is from 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM. The fast window is roughly 6:19 AM to 8:13 PM**. (These timings may vary slightly with region.)

Rituals & Traditions

Here are the common steps women follow during Karwa Chauth:

• Sargi: Pre-dawn meal given by mother-in-law before sunrise.
• Fasting: From sunrise till moonrise, no food or water.
• Prayer / Puja: In evening, women gather with decorated thalis, offer prayers, listen to the Karwa Chauth Katha.
• Moon Sighting: When the moon appears, women view it through a sieve, then see their husband’s face.
• Breaking Fast: Husband gives water or juice, and the fast is broken.

Another widely practiced tradition is Solah Shringar – the sixteen adornments including sindoor, bangles, mehendi, mangalsutra, etc. Many women follow it to honor tradition.

Importance & Significance

The fast symbolizes love, devotion and faith. It reinforces marital bond and cultural identity. Women consider this day sacred for marital harmony and longevity of their spouse. Even in modern times, Karwa Chauth is deeply respected in many households.

Disclaimer

These timings and rituals are indicative. Always check your local panchang (almanac) or priest for precise muhurat in your area. Differences of a few minutes are common. If fasting may affect health (e.g. pregnancy, illness), consult a knowledgeable person or doctor before participating.