Karwa Chauth 2025 Date: The Karwa Chauth fast is observed for unbroken good fortune and a long life for the husband. Married women observe the Karwa Chauth fast on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik. This fast involves abstaining from food and water, so they observe a dry fast throughout the day. The fast begins at sunrise on Chaturthi Tithi and ends with offering prayers to the moon at moonrise. The puja is incomplete without offering prayers to the moon, and only after that, the fast is broken. Astrologer Dr. Mrityunjay Tiwari of Maharishi Panini Sanskrit and Vedic University, Ujjain, explains when Karwa Chauth is. What is the auspicious time for Karwa Chauth and the moonrise time?

Date of Karwa Chauth
Based on the almanac, the Kartik Krishna Chaturthi Tithi, necessary for Karwa Chauth, begins at 10:54 pm on Thursday, October 9th. This date will be valid until 7:38 pm on Friday, October 10th. Therefore, the Karva Chauth fast will be observed on Friday, October 10th.
Karva Chauth Muhurta
Karva Chauth puja is performed in the evening. This time, fasting women will have an auspicious time of 1 hour and 14 minutes for the Karva Chauth puja. The auspicious time for Karva Chauth puja is from 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM.
Karva Chauth in Siddhi Yoga and Krittika Nakshatra
This year's Karva Chauth fast is in Siddhi Yoga and Krittika Nakshatra. Siddhi Yoga on Karva Chauth is from morning till 5:41 PM. After that, Vyatipat Yoga will occur. On that day, Krittika Nakshatra is from morning till 5:31 PM, followed by Rohini Nakshatra.
14-Hour Nirjala Vrat on Karva Chauth
This year, the Nirjala Vrat on Karva Chauth will last approximately 14 hours. During this time, fasting women will abstain from food or water. Women will begin their Karva Chauth fast at 6:19 am and end it with the Parna at 8:13 pm. The total duration of the fast is 13 hours and 54 minutes.
Everyone eagerly awaits the moon on the night of Karva Chauth. The moon will rise at 8:13 pm. At that time, offerings will be made to the moon, followed by the Parna.

Significance of Karva Chauth
The Karva Chauth fast is observed for the long life of the husband and a happy married life. Young women whose marriage has already been arranged can also observe the fast on this day.
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