Karwa Chauth is a traditional Hindu fast that symbolises the unbreakable bond of love between husband and wife. Observed on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, married women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for the long life, health, and well-being of their husbands. Devotees perform rituals for Lord Ganesha, Karwa Mata, and the Moon, and the fast is concluded after the husband offers water to the wife following the moon sighting.
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Exact Date Of Karwa Chauth 2025
According to the Panchang, this year, the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik will begin on October 9, 2025, at 10:54 PM and end on October 10, 2025, at 7:38 PM. Therefore, Karwa Chauth will be observed on October 10, 2025.
On the day of Karwa Chauth, the auspicious muhurat for performing the puja will be from 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM, giving married women a total of 1 hour and 14 minutes to complete the rituals.
Karwa Chauth Puja And Moonrise Timings
- Puja Muhurat: 5:57 PM – 7:11 PM
- Moonrise Timing: 8:13 PM
Significance Of Karwa Chauth
The importance of Karwa Chauth is mentioned in several Puranas, including Vamana, Narada, and Padma Purana. Observing this fast is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune, and it is said to increase the lifespan of both husband and wife. The tradition of fasting for the husband’s long life dates back to the Satya Yuga. During the Treta Yuga, kings like Ikshvaku, Prithu, and Harishchandra observed this fast, and in the Dvapara Yuga, Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas, also followed this ritual.
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