Karwa Chauth 2025 will be observed on Friday, 10 October 2025. Married women will observe a nirjala (waterless) fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands, perform evening puja and break the fast after sighting the moon. The correct observance day, puja muhurat and moonrise timings matter — this year the Chaturthi tithi starts late on 9 October and carries into 10 October, so the festival is celebrated on 10 October 2025.
General fasting window (example reference times used by major panchangs): roughly early morning (Sargi time) — around 6:00–6:30 AM until moonrise in the night (~8:10–8:20 PM) depending on city.
Puja (Shubh muhurat) in many North Indian cities: approximately ~5:57 PM to ~7:11 PM (city variations listed below). Always follow your local panchang for minutes-accurate timings.
Below are commonly published city timings from reliable panchang/news sources. Timings below are local to each city and rounded to minutes as published; small minute-level differences can exist between panchangs, so use this as a guide and confirm with your local priest/panchang app before performing rituals.
City
Puja Muhurat (approx.)
Fasting window (Upavasa)
Moonrise (Chandrodaya)
New Delhi / NCT
5:57 PM – 7:11 PM
~6:19 AM – 8:13 PM
~8:13 PM.
Mumbai
6:19 PM – 7:33 PM
~6:31 AM – 8:55 PM
~8:55 PM.
Jaipur
6:04 PM – 7:18 PM
~6:24 AM – 8:23 PM
~8:23 PM.
Bengaluru
6:04 PM – 7:16 PM
~6:09 AM – 8:49 PM
~8:49 PM.
Chennai
5:53 PM – 7:06 PM
~5:59 AM – 8:38 PM
~8:38 PM.
Ahmedabad
6:19 PM – 7:32 PM
~6:34 AM – 8:47 PM
~8:47 PM.
Note: the above table compiles widely reported muhurat/time windows published by national news outlets and traditional panchang sites for Karwa Chauth 2025. For exact minute-to-minute timings for your neighborhood (especially moonrise), consult a reliable local panchang or DrikPanchang’s city page.
How the date is decided (brief explanation)
Karwa Chauth falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi (the fourth day of the waning moon) in the Hindu month of Kartik (or Ashwin–Kartik depending on regional calendar systems). Because the tithi (lunar day) sometimes begins late in the previous civil day, there can be confusion whether to observe on the earlier or later calendar date — astrologers and panchangs therefore check tithi start/end and chandrodaya (moonrise) to confirm the correct observance date. In 2025 the tithi and moonrise calculations indicate observance on 10 October 2025.
Practical timeline for the day (what most women do)
Sargi (pre-dawn) — eat the traditional Sargi (a pre-fast meal and gifts from mother-in-law) before sunrise. Published Sargi start times vary by city — many panchangs list early-morning windows around ~6:00–6:35 AM.
Observe the fast (nirjala) — no food or water throughout the day.
Evening puja / gatherings — women dress up, apply mehndi, perform the Karwa Chauth puja in community settings or at home during the puja muhurat (see city timings above).
Sighting the moon & breaking the fast — after sighting the moon (or if the moon is not visible, following prescribed alternatives), fast is broken with the husband offering water and food. Moonrise time determines when you can break the fast.
Karwa Chauth 2025 is observed on Friday, 10 October 2025.
2. What time is the puja muhurat in Delhi?
Published muhurat for New Delhi is approximately 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM on 10 October 2025. Confirm locally for minute accuracy.
3. When does the fast (upavasa) start and end?
Generally the fast is observed from pre-dawn (after Sargi) until moonrise; many panchangs list the fasting window for Delhi as roughly 6:19 AM to 8:13 PM (city-specific).
4. What is the moonrise time for Mumbai on Karwa Chauth 2025?
Mumbai’s moonrise time is reported around 8:55 PM (check local panchang for exact minute).
5. If I can’t see the moon due to clouds, can I break my fast?
There are traditional provisions — often one may rely on hearing from another place where moon was sighted or follow the prescribed muhurat/alternative given by a priest. Confirm with your pandit/family tradition.
6. Is Karwa Chauth the same across India?
The ritual/theme is similar but observance times (Sargi, puja muhurat, moonrise) vary by city. Regional names and small ritual differences exist.
7. Can unmarried women observe Karwa Chauth?
Yes — many unmarried women observe Karwa Chauth for a suitable partner or out of devotion; rituals may be adapted.
8. What is Sargi and when to take it in 2025?
Sargi is the pre-dawn meal gifted by the mother-in-law; Sargi times vary by city (commonly early morning around ~6:00–6:35 AM). Check local panchang.
9. Where can I find the most accurate minute-level timings?
Use trusted panchang sites (e.g., DrikPanchang), local temple/pandit, or reputable news outlets that publish city-wise muhurats. Confirm for your exact latitude/longitude.
10. Why was there confusion whether Karwa Chauth is on Oct 9 or Oct 10, 2025?
Because the Chaturthi tithi begins late on Oct 9 (in some calendars) and ends on Oct 10, people may wonder which civil date to use. Panchangs that check tithi end and moonrise conclude the correct observance is 10 October 2025.
