Karwa Chauth or Karak Chaturthi is a highly revered Hindu festival during which married women fast and pray for the long life, prosperity and well-being of their husbands where the women keep a nirjala vrat that is where they do not consume food or water from sunrise until moonrise. The fast ends after the sighting of the moon and the accompanying rituals, only then to take the first sip of water from the husband’s hand, in a show of love, sacrifice and trust.
Karwa Chauth 2025 Date & Time
As per the Drik Panchang, 2025, Karwa Chauth on Friday, October 10 and the Chaturthi is observed during the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik according to the North Indian calendar. In other regions like Gujarat and Maharashtra corresponds to the month of Ashwin due to a difference in calendars and there is an overlap of Chaturthi tithi on two days this year, creating confusion regarding the right date October 10 has been confirmed for the celebrations.
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- Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat: 05:16 PM to 06:29 PM (1 hour 14 minutes)
- Upavasa (Fasting) Time: 05:31 AM to 07:42 PM (14 hours 11 minutes)
- Moonrise Time: 07:42 PM
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 10:54 PM on October 9, 2025
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 07:38 PM on October 10, 2025
Significance of Karwa Chauth
The Karwa Chauth fast evokes the connection of love, fidelity and spiritual oneness that partners share with the term Karwa refers to the earthen pot used in the rituals of offering arghya (water) to the moon. Chauth connotes the fourth day of the lunar month. This day, women pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Ganesha to bless them with a happy married life.
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These days, the essence of Karwa Chauth has changed to mutual devotion with some husbands opting to fast with their wives an endearing gesture that symbolizes equality and mutual faith.
What is the History of Karwa Chauth?
The story of Queen Veervati is one of the most famous legends associated with the Karwa Chauth festival on her first Karwa Chauth, when she was fasting, she fainted from weakness. Her brothers, feeling concerned set up mirrors to simulate the moon and forced her to break her fast. Sshe received horrendous news of her husband’s death. In her devastation she prayed intensively and through her unceasing devotion, she got back her husband’s life and this tale will forever be the testimony to love, prayer and commitment.
What is the Reason Behind the Fasting by Women?
Women observe the Karwa Chauth fast with immense faith that it will confer health, happiness and longevity on their husbands. The fast symbolizes an extraordinary display of love without consideration of return and mental strength. The customs of offering kheer, lighting diyas and offering water to the moon indicate beliefs that go back in mythology and cultural values.
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Disclaimer: This content is for cultural and informational purposes only, based on traditional beliefs. Ritual practices may vary across regions and communities.
