Karwa Chauth, also known as Karak Chaturthi, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals celebrated by married women, especially in northern India. In 2025, Karwa Chauth falls on Friday, October 10, during Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of the Kartik month. The festival is a heartfelt expression of a woman’s love, devotion, and prayers for the long life, prosperity, and well-being of her husband.

On this day, women observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, refraining from both food and water. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon in the evening, followed by prayers and a traditional ritual where the husband offers the first sip of water and a bite of food to his wife.

Karwa Chauth 2025: Key Timings

* Sargi Time (pre-dawn meal) – before 6:19 AM

* Karwa Chauth Upavasa (Fasting) Time – from 6:19 AM to 8:13 PM

* Puja Muhurat (Evening Ritual) – 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM

* Moonrise Timing – 8:13 PM

* Chaturthi Tithi Begins – 10:54 PM on October 9

* Chaturthi Tithi Ends – 7:38 PM on October 10

Sargi, the early morning meal, holds special significance and is usually prepared by the mother-in-law for her daughter-in-law. It typically includes sweets, fruits, dry fruits, and savoury dishes, consumed before dawn to provide strength for the day-long fast.

In the evening, women dress in traditional attire—often bridal red or other vibrant colours—and gather with other married women to perform the puja. The rituals include listening to Karwa Chauth katha (story), which recounts tales of legendary women like Veeravati, Karwa, and Savitri, whose devotion and determination became symbols of marital faith and power.

In some regions, particularly in North India, Karwa Chauth coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi, a day of fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesha, adding further spiritual significance to the observance.

As moonrise approaches, families eagerly wait for the first glimpse of the moon. Once seen, the fasting women complete their rituals and break the fast with their husbands, marking the end of a deeply symbolic and emotional day of love and prayer.