Karwa Chauth 2025 Moonrise Time Today Highlights: Moon sighted in Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh, and across India, marking the end of the fast

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participates in Karwa Chauth celebrations, dances with women participants

Moonrise Timings in Maharashtra

Mumbai: 8:55 PM

Pune: 8:52 PM

Moonrise Timings in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: 8:47 PM

Surat: 8:49 PM

Gandhinagar: 8:46 PM

New Delhi: 8:13 PM

Faridabad: 8:13 PM

Noida: 8:13 PM

Ghaziabad: 8:14 PM

Gurugram: 8:14 PM

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Women pass karwas (pots) seven times among themselves, as part of the Karva Chauth puja, which invokes Goddess Parvati's blessings.

Women worship Goddess Parvati by painting an image of Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata on the wall or by putting Chauth Mata's image on a paper-based Karva Chauth puja calendar.

Goddesses Gaura and Chauth Mata represent Parvati. To honour Goddess Parvati, say the following mantra, as told in drikpanchang.com:

"Namah Shivayai Sharvanyai Saubhagyam Santati Shubham. Praychch Bhaktiyuktaanaam Narinaam Harvallabhe."

Translation - It means "O beloved consort of Lord Shiva, please grant long life to the husbands of your devoted women and bless them with beautiful sons." After Goddess Gauri, Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Ganesha are worshipped.

Women typically worship in groups, reciting and listening to the story of Karva Chauth, also known as the "greatness of Karva Chauth fast".

After the pooja, offer the karva to a Brahmin or a deserving woman. Fill the karva or karak with water or milk, and then place precious stones or money within.

The women should wait for the moon to rise, and to complete their fast, they should worship Lord Chandra and offer him water.

Every year, married Hindu women and those of marriageable age celebrate the festival of Karwa Chauth across India. This year, it is being celebrated on Friday, October 10, 2025.

According to drikpanchang, many years ago, there was a Brahmin named Vedsharma in Indraprasthapur who was married to Leelavati. They had seven sons and one daughter named Veeravati, who was pampered by everyone. After getting married, she observed the tradition of Karwa Chauth and fasted for her husband. Incidentally, she was with her family when she did that and fainted due to weakness.

To help their sister, the brothers hatched a plan. They climbed on the tree of Vat with a sieve and lamp to create an impression that the moon is up and their sister can break the fast. She fell for it but received bad omens at every bite of the food she ate. In the end, the lore culminates in finding the corpse of her husband on reaching home. Seeing him like that, Veeravati wept profusely and blamed herself. On seeing her inconsolable, Goddess Indrani, the wife of God Indra, came to console her.

When the latter asked what she did to deserve such a fate, that, too, on such a day, she was told it happened because Veeravati did not pay her respects to the moon. To make up for it, she fasted every month for a year and finally got her husband back.

Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, announced a public holiday for women employees working in government, non-government, and educational institutions in the state in celebration of Karva Chauth. CM Dhami further extended greetings to women on the occasion of Karva Chauth, reflecting his steadfast belief in feminine power.

Karwa Chauth isn’t solely about observing a fast—it’s also a celebration of family, tradition, and the joy of sharing special meals. From soft, puffed pooris served with flavourful spiced aloo curry for a festive feast to meethi mathri—a crisp, lightly sweet treat perfect for breaking the fast—read along to discover some must-try dishes that make this day truly memorable.

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A lot of Indian festivals are scheduled in the month of October this year, with banks being closed for 21 holidays in total. These bank holidays are designated under the Negotiable Instruments Act, including RTGS holidays and other regional and national holidays, in addition to the mandatory weekly days off on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. Today, on Friday, October 10, as married women in India celebrate Karwa Chauth, public and private banks in just one Indian city will observe a closure today. Check the city-wise operational status of banks today here.

Today, on Friday, October 10, 2025, Karwa Chauth, an auspicious Hindu festival, is being observed by married women in North India by fasting from sunrise until moon sighting without food or water in hopes of their husbands' long life and good health. As we celebrate the momentous occasion today, indianexpress.com has gathered a collection of emotional greetings and greeting card photos to share with your partners, making them feel special. Have a look:

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