Today marks the auspicious festival of Karwa Chauth 2025, celebrated with devotion and grandeur by married women across India. On this sacred day, women observe a nirjala vrat (fast without water) for their husbands’ long life, happiness, and prosperity. Especially for those keeping the fast for the first time, understanding the correct rituals, rules, and timings is very important for performing the puja properly.
Know the Significance of Karwa Chauth Fast
Karwa Chauth holds deep spiritual importance in Hindu tradition. It is observed on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day, married women pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival also symbolizes faith, love, and dedication between couples. The entire day, women refrain from food and water, waiting for the moonrise to complete their fast.
Important Rules to Follow
Women observing Karwa Chauth should be mindful of traditional customs. Black, white, and brown colours should be avoided as they are considered inauspicious for auspicious occasions. Instead, red, yellow, green, pink, and maroon are regarded as lucky and vibrant. First-time observers should wear their bridal attire as it is believed to bring blessings and strengthen marital harmony. The fast begins with Sargi, a pre-dawn meal prepared and gifted by the mother-in-law. It includes sweets, fruits, vermicelli, and cosmetics, symbolizing love and blessings.
Method of Observing the Fast
The Karwa Chauth Vrat begins early in the morning with Sargi, eaten before sunrise. Women then take a vow to observe the fast throughout the day. In the afternoon, they worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha. During the evening, the Karwa Chauth Katha (story) is read and heard with devotion. Once the moon appears, women view it through a sieve, then look at their husband’s face and break the fast after receiving water from their husband’s hands. This marks the completion of the fast with love and tradition.
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Auspicious Timing for Karwa Chauth 2025
According to the Panchang, the auspicious time (puja muhurat) for Karwa Chauth 2025 will be from 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM, while the moonrise time is expected around 8:13 PM. During this period, women perform rituals with faith and devotion. It is said that following the correct timing brings prosperity and fulfillment of marital wishes.
Essential Puja Materials
For performing the Karwa Chauth puja, several sacred materials are required. These include raw milk, curd, pure ghee, sweets, rice grains, vermilion, Ganga water, sandalwood, turmeric, mehendi, bangles, bindi, and a chunri. Additionally, women use an earthen pot with a spout, flowers, incense sticks, honey, camphor, cotton, a wooden seat, sieve, athavari (eight puris), halwa, and dakshina. Each item holds symbolic meaning and completes the ritual process.
Special Significance of Sargi and Puja
Sargi is considered one of the most important parts of Karwa Chauth. It not only provides energy for the day-long fast but also represents the bond between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. The evening puja, on the other hand, signifies devotion to Goddess Parvati, who blesses women with a blissful and long married life. Listening to the Karwa Chauth story with sincerity is believed to fulfill all wishes of married women.
Faith and Devotion Make the Festival Complete
Karwa Chauth is more than a ritual—it is a celebration of love, trust, and devotion between a husband and wife. Women participating for the first time should follow their family traditions and perform each step with faith. By observing this fast sincerely, one invites happiness, peace, and prosperity into married life.
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