Karwa Chauth 2025: All You Need to Know About the Auspicious Fast for Marital Bliss

Karwa Chauth, a deeply cherished Hindu festival, symbolizes the unwavering love and devotion of a wife towards her husband. This auspicious occasion sees married women observe a rigorous day-long fast, praying for the longevity, well-being, and prosperity of their spouses. It's a day steeped in tradition, cultural significance, and profound emotional connection, celebrated with immense zeal, particularly across North India.

In 2025, Karwa Chauth will be observed on Monday, October 27.

This date falls on the Chaturthi (fourth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Kartik. The festival is a powerful testament to marital fidelity and the strength of the bond shared between a husband and wife.

The fast begins before sunrise and concludes only after sighting the moon in the evening.

This challenging observance is performed without even a drop of water (Nirjala Vrat), showcasing the immense dedication of the women. While primarily observed by married women, some unmarried women also keep the fast, particularly if they are engaged, praying for a loving and long-lived future husband.

The Karwa Chauth puja is a central part of the day's rituals.

The propitious time for the puja in 2025 is from 05:40 PM to 06:56 PM, offering a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes for devotees to perform their prayers and rituals. The moonrise, which marks the culmination of the fast, is expected around 08:14 PM on October 27th.

Observing Karwa Chauth involves several traditional customs.

Women adorn themselves in new, often elaborate, traditional attire, typically saris or lehengas, and apply mehndi (henna) on their hands. A significant ritual involves the exchange of ‘sargi’ – a special meal prepared by the mother-in-law for her daughter-in-law to be consumed before sunrise, providing sustenance for the day-long fast.

In the evening, women gather for the puja, listening to the Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha (story) and performing rituals with a Karwa (earthen pot filled with water) and other offerings. Once the moon is sighted, they offer arghya (water offering) to the moon, look at their husband through a sieve, and then at the moon.

The husband then offers the first sip of water and a morsel of food, breaking her fast, thus reinforcing their loving bond.

Karwa Chauth is more than just a fast; it's a celebration of love, commitment, and the enduring sanctity of marriage. It's a day when women express their deep affection and pray for the well-being of their life partners, making it one of the most heartwarming and culturally rich festivals in India.