Karwa Chauth 2025 will be observed on Friday, October 10. This sacred Hindu festival is celebrated with great fervor by married women who observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise for the health and longevity of their husbands. The fast, known as 'nirjala vrat,' involves abstaining from food and even water throughout the day, breaking it only after sighting the moon.

The festival falls on the fourth lunar day (Chaturthi) of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik. The auspicious puja muhurat begins around 5:57 PM and concludes by 7:11 PM, with the moonrise expected at 8:13 PM. On this day, women dress in traditional attire, perform rituals, and offer prayers to Chauth Mata, Lord Shiva, and Gauri Mata.

Karwa Chauth is not just a ritual but a celebration of love, devotion, and marital bonding. It is widely observed across northern and western India, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Many women apply mehendi and prepare special meals like 'Sargi' before dawn as a cherished tradition. Legends associated with the festival emphasize the power of patience, faith, and blessings in married life.

The festival also strengthens familial and social ties, as women gather for group prayers and share joyous moments together. Karwa Chauth remains a beautiful example of cultural heritage that honors love and commitment in marriage.