A Day of Devotion: Your Guide to Karwa Chauth 2025 and Moonrise Timings:

Karwa Chauth is a cherished Hindu festival, a testament to love, sacrifice, and the sacred bond of marriage.On this day, married women observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for the long life and well-being of their husbands.This year, the festival falls on Friday, October 10, 2025.

The day is filled with rituals, from the pre-dawn meal known as Sargi to the evening puja. However, the most anticipated moment is the sighting of the moon, which signals the end of the day-long fast

Auspicious Timings for the Day

The puja, or prayer ceremony, is a central part of the celebration where women gather, often dressed in festive attire, to perform rituals and listen to the Karwa Chauth katha (story).

Puja Muhurat (Auspicious Time): 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM
Fasting Time: 6:19 AM to 8:13 PM (for New Delhi)
Chaturthi Tithi (Fourth Day): Begins at 10:54 PM on October 9 and ends at 7:38 PM on October 10.

When Will the Moon Rise? City-Wise Timings

The moonrise time varies depending on the city. Here is a list of expected moonrise times for major cities across India to help you prepare for the special moment.

New Delhi: 8:13 PM
Noida: 8:13 PM
Gurugram: 8:14 PM
Mumbai: 8:55 PM
Kolkata: 7:42 PM
Chandigarh: 8:09 PM
Jaipur: 8:22 PM
Lucknow: 8:08 PM
Pune: 8:52 PM
Ahmedabad: 8:47 PM
Bengaluru: 8:48 PM
Chennai: 8:38 PM
Hyderabad: 8:36 PM

Traditionally, women view the moon through a sieve and then look at their husband's face before he offers them the first sip of water to break the fast, a ritual that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the day.