Karwa Chauth 2025: Date, Moonrise Time, Muhurat and Rituals

Karwa Chauth 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, October 10, 2025. Across India and among the global Indian community, married women observe a day-long fast for the long life, prosperity, and happiness of their husbands. The festival, deeply rooted in love and devotion, is also seen as a celebration of patience, faith, and emotional strength. This year’s Karwa Chauth comes with particularly favourable planetary alignments. Here’s everything you need to know about the Karwa Chauth 2025 date, puja muhurat, moonrise time, fasting schedule, and rituals.

When is Karwa Chauth 2025?

The festival falls on Friday, October 10, 2025. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Karwa Chauth is observed on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. The Karwa Chauth puja muhurat in 2025 begins at 5:57 PM and ends at 7:11 PM for Delhi, lasting for one hour and fourteen minutes. Women perform their evening rituals during this time before waiting for the moonrise to break their fast. The Purnima Tithi begins early that morning, at 6:19 AM, setting the stage for a spiritually charged day.

The general fasting period across major cities begins around sunrise and continues until the moon is sighted. In New Delhi, the fasting window runs from 6:19 AM to 8:13 PM, with the puja muhurat from 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM. Neighbouring cities such as Noida and Gurugram follow nearly identical schedules. In Ahmedabad, devotees can begin their fast at 6:34 AM and break it around 8:47 PM, while Mumbai observers should fast from 6:31 AM to 8:55 PM. Those in Pune observe similar timings, concluding their rituals just a few minutes earlier. Farther south, Bengaluru’s fasting hours extend from 6:09 AM to 8:49 PM, while Chennai residents can observe from 5:59 AM to 8:38 PM. In the east, Kolkata begins early at 5:31 AM and concludes by 7:42 PM. For northern cities, Jaipur follows 6:24 AM to 8:23 PM, Chandigarh observes 6:22 AM to 8:09 PM, and Hyderabad devotees can fast from 6:08 AM to 8:36 PM.

The moonrise is the most awaited moment of the evening, as women look to the sky holding a sieve in one hand and a thali in the other.In Delhi and Noida, the moon is expected to rise at 8:13 PM. The northern belt—Chandigarh, Punjab, Jammu, and Ludhiana—will see it around 8:08 to 8:11 PM. Dehradun should catch the first glimpse near 8:04 PM, and in the hills of Shimla, slightly later at 8:06 PM. In the eastern part of India, Patna will see the moon by 7:48 PM, Kolkata even earlier at 7:41 PM, while Lucknow and Prayagraj can expect moonrise near 8:02 PM. Moving westward, Jaipur will witness it around 8:22 PM, Indore at 8:33 PM, and Bhopal at 8:26 PM. Farther west, Ahmedabad’s moonrise is set for 8:47 PM, while coastal Mumbai will have to wait until 8:55 PM. In southern cities, Chennai will see the moon at 8:37 PM, Bengaluru around 8:48 PM, and Hyderabad slightly earlier at 8:36 PM. The earliest moonrise among major metros is in Raipur, at approximately 7:43 PM.

The day begins before sunrise with Sargi, a meal lovingly prepared by the mother-in-law. It typically includes fruits, dry fruits, sweets, and light snacks that provide energy for the long fast. Eating Sargi before dawn symbolises blessings, affection, and gratitude.

From sunrise onward, women observe a nirjala vrat, meaning they abstain from both food and water until moonrise. The fast represents devotion, discipline, and faith. It’s also a time for introspection and gratitude for the strength of marriage and partnership.

During the puja muhurat between 5:57 PM and 7:11 PM, women gather to perform the rituals. They decorate their thalis with diyas, roli, rice, and sweets. The Karwa, an earthen pot filled with water, symbolises prosperity and emotional nourishment. Participants listen to the Karwa Chauth Katha, a legend celebrating loyalty, devotion, and the spiritual bond between husband and wife.

The Moonrise Ritual

When the moon finally appears, women view it through a sieve and then turn the same sieve toward their husband’s face. They offer water to the moon, a gesture of gratitude and prayer for harmony. The husband then gives his wife the first sip of water or a sweet, marking the end of the fast. The act of gazing at the moon is symbolic: it represents clarity, calm, and the balance of emotion — all qualities essential to love and companionship.

Astrological and Spiritual Significance

This year, Karwa Chauth falls on a Friday, a day ruled by Venus (Shukra) — the planet of love, beauty, and relationships. The moon, which governs emotions and intuition, forms a favourable aspect with Venus on October 10, 2025. Astrologically, this combination magnifies tenderness and understanding between couples. Performing the Karwa Chauth puja during this Venus-ruled day is believed to strengthen the 7th house in one’s horoscope — the sector linked to marriage, partnership, and harmony. Spiritually, fasting represents purification and renewal. The moon embodies surrender and patience; Venus symbolises connection and affection. Together, they inspire balance in both emotional and material life. For those interested in astrology and spiritual wellness, Karwa Chauth 2025 is not only a day of devotion but also an opportunity to enhance the positive energies of love, faith, and gratitude.