Karva Chauth 2025: Date, Puja Muhurat, Moonrise Time, Rituals, and Vrat Katha Explained

When Devotion Meets Love – A Festival Celebrating Marital Harmony

Karva Chauth 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, October 10, 2025 this year. It’s one of the most cherished festivals among married Hindu women across India, especially in the northern states like Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. This festival symbolizes devotion, love, and the sacred bond between husband and wife. On this day, women observe a day-long nirjala fast (without food or water) for the long life, good health, and prosperity of their husbands.

🗓️ Karva Chauth 2025 Date and Panchang Details

• Festival Name: Karva Chauth (Karak Chaturthi)
• Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
• Lunar Month: Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturthi
• Tithi Begins: October 9, 2025 – 10:54 PM
• Tithi Ends: October 10, 2025 – 07:38 PM
• Observed On: October 10 (as per the ending of Chaturthi Tithi)

According to the Hindu calendar, Karva Chauth falls on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month, nine days before Diwali.

🌕 Karva Chauth 2025 Puja Timing and Moonrise Time

⏰ Note: Timings may vary slightly depending on your location. It is advised to check the exact moonrise time and puja muhurat as per your city’s Panchang before performing the rituals.

🌸 Significance of Karva Chauth

Karva Chauth is not just a ritual — it’s a festival that strengthens the emotional and spiritual bond between a married couple. The word Karva refers to an earthen pot (symbol of prosperity and love), and Chauth means the fourth day.

It is believed that by fasting on this day and worshiping Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha, a woman brings long life and fortune to her husband. Married women perform this fast with complete devotion and faith, breaking it only after sighting the moon at night. unmarried women also observe this fast in hope of getting a loving and caring life partner.

🪔 Step-by-Step Rituals of Karva Chauth 2025

1. Pre-Dawn Meal (Sargi)

Before sunrise, married women eat a special meal called Sargi, which is lovingly prepared and sent by their mothers-in-law. It includes fruits, dry fruits, sweets, and paratha or halwa. This meal is the only one taken before beginning the day-long fast.

2. Taking the Vrat Sankalp

After sunrise, women take a vow (sankalp) to fast for the well-being of their husbands and pray to Goddess Parvati for strength and blessings.

3. Day-Long Nirjala Fast

Throughout the day, women neither eat nor drink water. They spend time praying, meditating, and listening to the Karva Chauth Katha in the evening.

4. Evening Puja (Karva Chauth Puja Vidhi)

In the evening, during the Puja Muhurat (05:57 PM – 07:11 PM), women gather with friends and family, dressed in traditional attire — usually red, maroon, or bright sarees — and adorn themselves with mehendi (henna), jewelry, and bangles. They prepare a puja thali containing:

• Diya (lamp)
• Karva (earthen pot)
• Chawal (rice)
• Kumkum (vermillion)
• Sweets and fruits
• Water for offering (Arghya)

They worship Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganesha, and listen to the Karva Chauth Katha narrated by the eldest woman or a priest.

5. Moonrise and Vrat Ending

Once the moon rises (around 8:13 PM), women view it through a sieve or dupatta, offer water (Arghya), and then look at their husbands. The husband then offers water or the first bite of food to his wife, marking the end of the fast.

📖 Karva Chauth Katha (Story Behind the Vrat)

The legend of Queen Veeravati is the most popular Karva Chauth story. Veeravati, a devoted wife, observed her first Karva Chauth fast after marriage. By evening, she grew weak and fainted while waiting for the moon to rise. Her seven brothers couldn’t bear to see her suffering and tricked her by showing a reflection of a lamp in a sieve, making it look like the moon. Thinking it was moonrise, Veeravati broke her fast. Moments later, news arrived that her husband had passed away. Grief-stricken, she prayed to Goddess Parvati, who revealed the truth and blessed her with forgiveness. By performing the fast with full faith again, Veeravati’s husband was revived. Since then, women have observed Karva Chauth with unwavering devotion, believing that Goddess Parvati blesses them with a prosperous and long married life.

💫 Do’s and Don’ts for Karva Chauth 2025

✅ Do’s

• Take Sargi before sunrise and avoid eating afterward.
• Dress traditionally and maintain a positive, calm mindset throughout the day.
• Read or listen to the Karva Chauth Vrat Katha.
• Offer Arghya to the moon during the exact moonrise time.
• Pray sincerely for the long life of your spouse.

❌ Don’ts

• Avoid using sharp objects or performing heavy household chores.
• Don’t argue or use harsh words during the fast.
• Pregnant women or those with health conditions should consult doctors before fasting.
• Avoid breaking the fast before moonrise unless medically necessary.

🌕 Karva Chauth and Its Modern Significance

In modern times, Karva Chauth has transcended its traditional boundaries — it’s now celebrated as a festival of love, equality, and companionship.
Many husbands also join their wives in fasting as a gesture of mutual respect and affection.

From Bollywood celebrities to young urban couples, the festival continues to thrive — blending age-old rituals with modern expressions of togetherness.

✨ Spiritual Meaning

Karva Chauth signifies much more than fasting — it represents:

• The power of devotion and willpower.
• The sacred energy that binds two souls together.
• The belief that love can conquer hardship and time.

🌝 Key Highlights: Karva Chauth 2025

📜 Conclusion

Karva Chauth 2025 is more than a fast — it’s a celebration of love, patience, and spiritual connection. From the early dawn Sargi to the serene moonlit night, every ritual reflects the strength and devotion of Indian womanhood. As the moon glows in the October sky, thousands of women across India will raise their Karvas and pray for the well-being and happiness of their life partners — keeping alive a timeless tradition of love and faith.