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Karwa Chauth 2025 moonrise time Update: When is Karwa Chauth in 2026?
Karwa Chauth is one of the most cherished festivals among married Hindu women, symbolizing love, commitment, and devotion between a husband and wife. Celebrated mainly in North India, it falls on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, usually in October or November.
On this day, married women observe a day-long fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being, prosperity, and longevity of their husbands. The day begins before sunrise with Sargi, a special pre-dawn meal prepared by the mother-in-law. Women then spend the day without food or water, praying for their spouse’s long life.
In the evening, women gather for the Karwa Chauth puja, listening to the Karwa Chauth Katha (story) and performing rituals with beautifully decorated karwas (clay pots). They dress in vibrant traditional attire, often resembling brides, and adorn themselves with mehndi and jewelry.
Once the moon rises, women view it through a sieve or dupatta, offer prayers, and finally break their fast after their husband offers them water and food. Beyond its rituals, Karwa Chauth beautifully celebrates marital love, trust, and togetherness, strengthening the emotional bond between couples each year.
On this day, married women observe a day-long fast from sunrise to moonrise for the well-being, prosperity, and longevity of their husbands. The day begins before sunrise with Sargi, a special pre-dawn meal prepared by the mother-in-law. Women then spend the day without food or water, praying for their spouse’s long life.
In the evening, women gather for the Karwa Chauth puja, listening to the Karwa Chauth Katha (story) and performing rituals with beautifully decorated karwas (clay pots). They dress in vibrant traditional attire, often resembling brides, and adorn themselves with mehndi and jewelry.
Once the moon rises, women view it through a sieve or dupatta, offer prayers, and finally break their fast after their husband offers them water and food. Beyond its rituals, Karwa Chauth beautifully celebrates marital love, trust, and togetherness, strengthening the emotional bond between couples each year.
18:50 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth live update: Significance of Karwa Chauth
The term Karwa refers to an earthen pot, while Chauth signifies the fourth day of the waning moon. During the festival, the Karwa is used to offer water to the moon and is later given as daan (charitable gift) to a Brahmin or a married woman.
18:49 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth Moon Time Live: Moon rise time in Kolkata
The moon is expected to be seen in Kolkata tonight at 7.42 PM tonight. The term “Karwa” refers to an earthen pot, which is an important ritual item used during the puja.
18:48 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth Moon Time Live: Moon rise time in Hyderabad
The moon is expected to be seen in Hyderabad tonight at 8:36 PM tonight. Karwa Chauth is widely celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. However, with its popularity, the festival is now celebrated in other states and cities too.
18:45 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth Moon Time Live: Moon rise time in Chennai
The moon is expected to be seen in Chennai tonight at 8:38 PM tonight. Married women dress in traditional attire, often wearing red or bright sarees, sindoor, and bangles.
18:45 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Moon rise time in Mumbai
The moon is expected to be seen at 8:55 PM today in Mumbai. It usually falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik.
18:44 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth Moon Time Live: Moon rise time in Bengaluru
The moon is expected to be seen in Bengaluru tonight at 8:48 PM tonight. Women observe a day-long fast without food or water from sunrise to moonrise.
18:43 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth Moon Time Live: Moon rise time in Jaipur
The moon is expected to be seen in Jaipur tonight at 8:22 PM tonight. The Karwa Chauth puja is performed in the evening with prayers to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
18:41 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth Moon Time Live: Moon rise time in Ahmedabad
The moon is expected to be seen in Ahmedabad tonight at 8:47 PM tonight. The festival beautifully reflect love, trust, devotion, sacrifice, and the emotional bond between a husband and wife.
18:39 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth Moon Time Live: Moon rise time in Pune
The moon is expected to be seen in Pune tonight at 8:52 PM today (October 10). The fast is broken only after women see the moon and their husbands through a sieve. Husbands then offer the first sip of water or food, marking the end of the fast.
18:30 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Moon rise time in Gurugram
The moon is expected to be seen at 8:14 PM today in Gurugram. Women break their nirjala fast on Karwa Chauth after looking at the moon on this day. The festival symbolizes love, devotion, and marital harmony.
18:15 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 moonrise time: In Chandigarh today
The moon is expected to rise at 8:09 PM today (October 10) in Chandigarh, as per several reports.
18:10 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Moon rise time in Delhi
The moon is expected to be seen at 8:13 PM today in New Delhi. Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
18:00 (IST) Oct 10
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17:53 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Pooja Muhurat begins
the Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat today is scheduled from 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM, as per Drik Panchang. It is considered the most auspicious period for performing the prayers.
17:46 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Bhavna Panday looks gorgeous as she arrives for Karwa Chauth celebrations
17:45 (IST) Oct 10
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17:30 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: What happens if the Moon is not visible-- Can you break the fast?
If the moon is not visible (due to clouds), many traditions wait until it becomes visible within a permissible window before breaking the fast.
17:15 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Puja vidhi -- Step 6
Breaking the fast: The husband hands the first sip of water (or morsel of food) to his wife, symbolising breaking the fast. Only then does she partake of food. The fast is considered complete only after this ritual.
16:57 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Puja vidhi -- Step 5
Moonrise and arghya
Once the moon is visible, women use a sieve to view the moon, then their husbands. They then offer Arghya (water) to the moon.
Once the moon is visible, women use a sieve to view the moon, then their husbands. They then offer Arghya (water) to the moon.
16:40 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Puja vidhi -- Step 4
Recitation of katha and chanting
The Karwa Chauth Katha is narrated, and devotees listen attentively, sometimes singing devotional songs. Others recite mantras in sync with the narrative.
The Karwa Chauth Katha is narrated, and devotees listen attentively, sometimes singing devotional songs. Others recite mantras in sync with the narrative.
16:25 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Puja vidhi -- Step 3
Offerings and rituals
Offer flowers, rice (akshat), kumkum, ghee, milk, sweets, and fruits to the deity images or the Karwa pot. Some communities also perform Arghya to the Sun during late afternoon.
Offer flowers, rice (akshat), kumkum, ghee, milk, sweets, and fruits to the deity images or the Karwa pot. Some communities also perform Arghya to the Sun during late afternoon.
16:10 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Puja vidhi -- Step 2
Invocation and lighting
Light the diya and incense. Offer prayers (mantras) to Lord Ganesha first, removing obstacles, then to Goddess Parvati, Shiva, and Karwa Mata.
Light the diya and incense. Offer prayers (mantras) to Lord Ganesha first, removing obstacles, then to Goddess Parvati, Shiva, and Karwa Mata.
15:54 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Puja vidhi -- Step 1
Preparation
Cleanse the puja space, lay a red or yellow cloth, place the idol or picture of Parvati / Shiva / Karwa Mata. Arrange the puja thali with all samagri (lamp, flowers, rice, sweets, pot of water, etc.).
Cleanse the puja space, lay a red or yellow cloth, place the idol or picture of Parvati / Shiva / Karwa Mata. Arrange the puja thali with all samagri (lamp, flowers, rice, sweets, pot of water, etc.).
15:40 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Vrat Katha (legend/ story)
The Karwa Chauth Katha is central to the ritual. One of the most commonly narrated legends is the story of Veeravati:
Veeravati, sister of seven brothers, undertook her first Karwa Chauth fast at her parents’ home. As evening came and she was weak from thirst and hunger, her brothers, worried, created a trick by placing a mirror to simulate the moonrise. Believing the moon had risen, Veeravati ended her fast prematurely. Tragically, she learned her husband had died. Overcome with grief, she performed a full, proper Karwa Chauth fast for a year with unwavering devotion. By divine grace, her husband was revived. The story illustrates faith, devotion, and the strict observance of the rules.
This narrative is recited aloud by an elder woman or priest during the puja, often in pause rhythms, with listeners holding rice or offering small donations to the reciter.
Veeravati, sister of seven brothers, undertook her first Karwa Chauth fast at her parents’ home. As evening came and she was weak from thirst and hunger, her brothers, worried, created a trick by placing a mirror to simulate the moonrise. Believing the moon had risen, Veeravati ended her fast prematurely. Tragically, she learned her husband had died. Overcome with grief, she performed a full, proper Karwa Chauth fast for a year with unwavering devotion. By divine grace, her husband was revived. The story illustrates faith, devotion, and the strict observance of the rules.
This narrative is recited aloud by an elder woman or priest during the puja, often in pause rhythms, with listeners holding rice or offering small donations to the reciter.
15:20 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Puja samagri list
For the Karwa Chauth evening puja, women prepare essential items like karwa (pot), puja thali, diya, incense, flowers, rice, sweets, kumkum, channi (sieve), deity idols, red cloth, fruits, bangles, sindoor, mehndi, holy book, and optional gifts or sacred threads for rituals and blessings.
15:03 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Women can keep partial fast for Karwa Chauth in THESE special conditions
In cases of pregnancy, illness, or menstruation, many traditions provide leniency - some allow partial fast (liquid only) or refraining from strict rituals.
14:40 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 LIVE UPDATE: Kriti Sanon turns her mother's personal mehendi artist
Actress Kriti Sanon turned her mother's personal mehendi artist this Karwa Chauth.
The 'Mimi' actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram and posted a pic of lovingly applying mehendi on her mother's hand.
"Meet Mom's personal mehendi artist! (love kissed emoji) @geeta_sanon Happy Karva Chauth! (red heart emoji)" Kriti wrote in the caption.
(Credit: IANS)
14:20 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: 5 must-have bhog for Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is not only a day of fasting and devotion but also a time for offering gratitude through traditional bhog (food offerings) to Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva, and the Moon God.
1. Sargi Thali Delights: A pre-dawn meal, gifted by the mothers-in-laws, usually includes pheni, dry fruits, fruits, and coconut.
2. Halwa-Poori: This combo is a traditional offering in almost every North Indian household during Karwa Chauth.
3. Mathri and Namak Pare: These snacks represent stability and endurance—qualities essential for a strong marriage.
4. Rice Kheer: This sweet dish holds a special place in Hindu rituals, and during Karwa Chauth, it’s offered to the Moon God as part of the bhog.
5. Fruits and Dry Fruits: Fruits and dry fruits are an indispensable part of the bhog thali.
1. Sargi Thali Delights: A pre-dawn meal, gifted by the mothers-in-laws, usually includes pheni, dry fruits, fruits, and coconut.
2. Halwa-Poori: This combo is a traditional offering in almost every North Indian household during Karwa Chauth.
3. Mathri and Namak Pare: These snacks represent stability and endurance—qualities essential for a strong marriage.
4. Rice Kheer: This sweet dish holds a special place in Hindu rituals, and during Karwa Chauth, it’s offered to the Moon God as part of the bhog.
5. Fruits and Dry Fruits: Fruits and dry fruits are an indispensable part of the bhog thali.
14:00 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: What is the right way to fast- Step 7
Listen to your body: As per experts, if you feel dizzy, weak, or dehydrated, do not hesitate to break the fast with water or a fruit. Also, those with medical conditions such as diabetes, low blood pressure, or acidity should consult a doctor before observing a full-day fast.
13:40 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: What is the right way to fast- Step 6
Add iron- and vitamin-rich foods post-fast: It is said to add fruits like dates, spinach, pomegranate, and lentils to your post-fast meal. They restore iron and energy levels after the long day of abstaining from food and water.
13:20 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: What is the right way to fast- Step 5
After sighting the moon, break your fast gently with water or milk. Eat light, homemade foods like khichdi, dal, or soft chapatis, and enjoy small portions of sweets. Avoid fried snacks, caffeine, and aerated drinks immediately after fasting to prevent stomach discomfort and support gentle digestion.
13:10 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: What is the right way to fast- Step 4
Avoid temptation: Cooking or being around heavily aromatic foods during fasting can trigger hunger pangs. If possible, prepare light meals early in the day for the family to avoid being exposed to strong food smells.
12:58 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: What is the right way to fast- Step 3
Keep the body cool: During the fasting hours, avoid overexertion. Engage in calm activities like reading, light chores, or preparing for the evening rituals. Practice deep breathing or meditation to conserve energy.
12:50 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: What is the right way to fast- Step 2
Stay hydrated before the fast begins: Since traditional fasting restricts water throughout the day, hydration before sunrise is essential. It is suggested to drink at least 2–3 glasses of water before the fast. One can also add coconut water or buttermilk to diet to maintain electrolyte balance. Avoid tea and coffee, as caffeine can cause dehydration and acidity later in the day.
12:39 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: What is the right way to fast- Step 1
Eat a balanced sargi: The pre-dawn meal (Sargi) is your main source of strength for the entire day. It is suggested to add complex carbs like oats, sabudana, poha, or whole wheat parathas for steady energy. Also, proteins such as paneer, milk, yogurt, or dry fruits can be added to meals to sustain muscle energy. Hydrating fruits like watermelon, papaya, and oranges are ideal to prevent dehydration. And, one should avoid salty, spicy, or fried foods, as they can increase thirst and make fasting harder.
11:40 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: Step-by-step process to break the fast
On Karwa Chauth, the fast is broken after moonrise, marking the day’s most important moment. Women first view the moon through a sieve, symbolizing positivity and devotion. They then offer Arghya (water) to the moon as a gesture of gratitude. Following this, the husband gives his wife the first sip of water or a sweet, officially ending the fast. Women then eat and drink, often starting with fruits, sweets, or light snacks to gently conclude the day-long fast.
11:20 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: What is the moon rise time today
According to a Times of India report, approximate moonrise times in major cities for 2025 are as follows: Delhi and Noida – 8:13 PM; Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and Jammu – 8:08 to 8:11 PM; Kolkata – 7:41 PM; Mumbai – 8:55 PM; Bengaluru – 8:48 PM; and Hyderabad – 8:36 PM.
11:00 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: Katha (legend/ story)
The Karwa Chauth Katha is central to the ritual. One of the most commonly narrated legends is the story of Veeravati:
Veeravati, sister of seven brothers, undertook her first Karwa Chauth fast at her parents’ home. As evening came and she was weak from thirst and hunger, her brothers, worried, created a trick by placing a mirror to simulate the moonrise. Believing the moon had risen, Veeravati ended her fast prematurely. Tragically, she learned her husband had died. Overcome with grief, she performed a full, proper Karwa Chauth fast for a year with unwavering devotion. By divine grace, her husband was revived. The story illustrates faith, devotion, and the strict observance of the rules.
This narrative is recited aloud by an elder woman or priest during the puja, often in pause rhythms, with listeners holding rice or offering small donations to the reciter.
Veeravati, sister of seven brothers, undertook her first Karwa Chauth fast at her parents’ home. As evening came and she was weak from thirst and hunger, her brothers, worried, created a trick by placing a mirror to simulate the moonrise. Believing the moon had risen, Veeravati ended her fast prematurely. Tragically, she learned her husband had died. Overcome with grief, she performed a full, proper Karwa Chauth fast for a year with unwavering devotion. By divine grace, her husband was revived. The story illustrates faith, devotion, and the strict observance of the rules.
This narrative is recited aloud by an elder woman or priest during the puja, often in pause rhythms, with listeners holding rice or offering small donations to the reciter.
10:40 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: Puja vidhi (Step-by-Step Ritual for Karwa Chauth)
In the evening, women prepare for the Karwa Chauth puja by cleaning the space, spreading a red or yellow cloth, and placing idols or pictures of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva, and Karwa Mata. The puja thali is arranged with a lamp, flowers, rice, sweets, and water. After lighting the diya, prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha, then to the deities. The Karwa Chauth Katha is recited, followed by viewing the moon through a sieve, offering arghya, and breaking the fast when the husband offers water.
10:20 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: 5 things not to do for Karwa Chauth
1. Avoid skipping Sargi: It helps sustain you through the day without food or water.
2. Don’t overexert yourself: Save energy and avoid strenuous work to maintain your strength.
3. Refrain from negative thoughts: Stay joyful and grateful throughout this spiritual observance.
4. Don’t eat or drink early: Wait patiently until the moon is sighted to end the fast.
5. Avoid arguments or stress: Keep the day peaceful and filled with love and devotion.
2. Don’t overexert yourself: Save energy and avoid strenuous work to maintain your strength.
3. Refrain from negative thoughts: Stay joyful and grateful throughout this spiritual observance.
4. Don’t eat or drink early: Wait patiently until the moon is sighted to end the fast.
5. Avoid arguments or stress: Keep the day peaceful and filled with love and devotion.
09:59 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live updates: 5 things to follow for Karwa Chauth
1. Start your day with Sargi: Eat the pre-dawn meal to stay energized throughout the fast.
2. Stay positive and calm: Keep your mind peaceful while praying for your partner’s well-being.
3. Dress traditionally: Wear bright, festive attire and jewelry to honor the sacred tradition.
4. Participate in the puja: Join the evening rituals and listen to the Karwa Chauth Katha attentively.
5. Break the fast properly: Wait for moonrise, offer prayers, then eat after your husband gives water.
2. Stay positive and calm: Keep your mind peaceful while praying for your partner’s well-being.
3. Dress traditionally: Wear bright, festive attire and jewelry to honor the sacred tradition.
4. Participate in the puja: Join the evening rituals and listen to the Karwa Chauth Katha attentively.
5. Break the fast properly: Wait for moonrise, offer prayers, then eat after your husband gives water.
09:17 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live update: Puja samagri (essential items for worship)
To conduct the evening puja properly, the following items are typically gathered:
Karwa (earthen or metal pot)
Puja thali (plate)
Diya (lamp) and wicks
Incense sticks, dhoop
Flowers and garlands
Rice (akshat), raw milk, curd, ghee, sweets, sugar
Water lota / small pitcher
Kumkum, turmeric, sandalwood paste
Sieve (channi) for moon viewing
Picture or idol of deities (Shiva, Parvati, Karwa Mata)
Red / yellow cloths or chunri to decorate
Fruits, bangles, sindoor, mehndi
Holy scriptures or a book containing Karwa Chauth Katha
Optional: gifts, sacred thread, fruits, coins, etc.
Karwa (earthen or metal pot)
Puja thali (plate)
Diya (lamp) and wicks
Incense sticks, dhoop
Flowers and garlands
Rice (akshat), raw milk, curd, ghee, sweets, sugar
Water lota / small pitcher
Kumkum, turmeric, sandalwood paste
Sieve (channi) for moon viewing
Picture or idol of deities (Shiva, Parvati, Karwa Mata)
Red / yellow cloths or chunri to decorate
Fruits, bangles, sindoor, mehndi
Holy scriptures or a book containing Karwa Chauth Katha
Optional: gifts, sacred thread, fruits, coins, etc.
08:20 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live update: Rituals to follow today
Karwa Chauth involves several significant rituals carried out throughout the day:
Sargi: The day begins with a pre-dawn meal called Sargi, which is usually prepared by the mother-in-law. It includes fruits, sweets, and other nourishing items to sustain the fasting woman throughout the day.
Fasting: From sunrise, women observe a strict fast without consuming any food or water until the moonrise. This fast is known as Nirjala Vrat due to its abstinence from even a single drop of water.
Puja (prayer): In the evening, women gather with family and friends to perform a ritualistic puja. They offer prayers to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva while listening to the Karwa Chauth Katha, a traditional story narrating the significance of the fast.
Moon sighting: The fast concludes after sighting the moon. Using a sieve, women view the moon and then their husbands’ faces, offering water (Argha) to the moon before breaking their fast.
Sargi: The day begins with a pre-dawn meal called Sargi, which is usually prepared by the mother-in-law. It includes fruits, sweets, and other nourishing items to sustain the fasting woman throughout the day.
Fasting: From sunrise, women observe a strict fast without consuming any food or water until the moonrise. This fast is known as Nirjala Vrat due to its abstinence from even a single drop of water.
Puja (prayer): In the evening, women gather with family and friends to perform a ritualistic puja. They offer prayers to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva while listening to the Karwa Chauth Katha, a traditional story narrating the significance of the fast.
Moon sighting: The fast concludes after sighting the moon. Using a sieve, women view the moon and then their husbands’ faces, offering water (Argha) to the moon before breaking their fast.
08:06 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live update: Karwa Chauth Pooja Muhurat
As per Drik Panchang, the Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat today is scheduled from 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM, which is considered the most auspicious period for performing the prayers.
07:36 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live update: History and significance of the festival of love
Karwa Chauth is not only a ceremony of fasting, but it also has significant cultural and historical importance. It is said that the festival imitates the worship of Goddess Parvati, who fasted in order to win the love of Lord Shiva as a husband. Married women also carry out this fast with the greatest degree of devotion so that they can have a long life and a healthy existence for their husbands. It is also believed that the day brings good fortune, prosperity, and harmony to the family.
Besides praying to their husbands, women also worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Karwa Mata, to bless them in the life of a happy and successful marriage. The fast is also a sign of faith and tradition, keeping the family ties together, not just love and commitment.
Besides praying to their husbands, women also worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Karwa Mata, to bless them in the life of a happy and successful marriage. The fast is also a sign of faith and tradition, keeping the family ties together, not just love and commitment.
07:35 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live update: What is the Karwa Chauth fast timing today (October 10)?
The fast begins early in the morning around 6:19 AM and continues until 8:13 PM on October 10, when the moon is sighted, as per Drik Panchang.
07:34 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live update: Why is Karwa Chauth celebrated?
The fast is observed with the belief that it ensures the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands, making it a festival deeply rooted in love and dedication.
07:33 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live update: How is Karwa Chauth celebrated?
On this day, married women observe a strict fast, known as Nirjala Vrat, abstaining from both food and water from sunrise until moonrise in the evening.
07:32 (IST) Oct 10
Karwa Chauth 2025 live update: When is Karwa Chauth 2025-- October 10 or 11?
According to Drik Panchang, Karwa Chauth in 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, October 10. The festival falls on the Chaturthi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, soon after Navratri. While there was confusion this year due to the tithi spanning two days, it begins on October 9 at 10:54 PM and ends on October 10 at 7:38 PM. Hence, the fast will be observed on October 10, 2025, when the tithi is active.
Karwa Chauth is one of the most cherished festivals among married Hindu women, symbolizing love, commitment, and devotion between a husband and wife. Celebrated mainly in North India, it falls on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, usually in October or November. This year, it is being celebrated today (October 10).
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