Karwa Chauth 2025 is celebrated on the Friday of October 10, bringing to you the beloved custom of married women observing a are fasting from sunrise until moonrise to ensure their husband’s long life and a prosperous. The celebration this year has significant significance due to the fact that it occurs in coincides with Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi which creates an uncommon and auspicious event that increases the spiritual strength that your prayer. The festival starts with the sargi (pre-dawn meal) from 4:40 to 5:30 AM. It is followed by an entire day of fast known as nirjala (waterless) fast which ends only after worshipping and seeing the moon.
Your preparation begins days before when you go shopping for new clothing or puja items, turning the home to a celebratory celebration of marriage and the rich culture.
Karwa Chauth 2025 Essential Timings
Sargi Timing
It is essential to eat sargi during Brahma Muhurat. It falls between 4:40 and 5:30 AM on the 10th of October. The pre-dawn meal must be completed before sunrise 6:25 am, so that you can begin your fast with the right nutrition from your mother-in-law’s delicious food.
Puja Muhurat
The most blessed time to the ritual of Karwa Chauth Puja occurs during Pradosh Kaal which runs from 5:57 PM until 7:11 PM. This one hour 14 minute window creates the ideal spiritual ambience for prayers and rituals.
Karwa Chauth City-Wise Moonrise Timings 2025
| Major Cities | Moonrise Time |
| Delhi/Noida/Gurugram | 8:13 PM |
| Mumbai | 8:55 PM |
| Kolkata | 7:42 PM |
| Chennai | 8:38 PM |
| Bangalore | 8:48 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 8:47 PM |
| Jaipur | 8:22 PM |
| Chandigarh | 8:09 PM |
| Pune | 8:52 PM |
| Hyderabad | 8:36 PM |
Karwa Chauth Essential Puja Items You’ll Need
It is recommended that your Karwa Chauth thali should contain the following traditional items to make an entire puja :
- Karwa (earthen or brass pot) 1 to 5 pieces
- Sieve (chalni) to worship the moon.
- Earthen diyas made of ghee, mustard oil
- Wicks of cotton either 5 or 11.
- Haldi, kumkum, Roli and rice
- Garland and fresh flowers
- Sweets (especially Halwa and pedas)
- Incense sticks as well as camphor
- The sacred thread (moli/kalawa)
- Karwa Chauth vrat katha book
- Water pot (kalash)
- Dry fruits and fruit juices
- Mehendi and areoor for shringar
Karwa Chauth Traditional Thali Decoration Rules & Creative Ideas
Basic Decoration Rules
The decor of your thali must follow these guidelines to get the optimal outcomes :
Begin by using the freshest brass, stainless steel or silver thali as to serve as your basis. The colors of red and gold are considered as the most auspicious for Karwa Chauth accessories. Place the Karwa in the middle the thali to signify Lord Ganesha along with other puja items.
Step-by-Step Decoration Process
Begin by spreading a beautiful red or gold-colored cloth to make the base for the thali. Design borders using mirrors or gota-patti, or kundan pearls on the edges of the. Make auspicious symbols like Om or Swastik on the middle with Haldi Kumkum.
Karwa Chauth Creative Decoration Ideas
Floral Theme: Use fresh marigolds, jasmine flowers, and other flowers to adorn the rim of the thali, or create tiny garlands to embellish your Karwa. Rose petals sprinkled throughout the thali can add fragrance and visual appeal.
Mirrors and beadwork: Utilize miniature mirrors, sequins and vibrant beads to create a royal look which reflect stunning illumination in puja. This technique of traditional embellishment has been handed down through generations.
lighting enhancement using LEDs: Set up tiny LED diyas, also known as tealights, in the thali to produce the most gorgeous warm, soft illumination. Lights powered by batteries will ensure safety while keeping the sacred atmosphere.
Eco-friendly Option: Use eco-friendly decor items like floral arrangements, natural flowers and reusable decorations to make a more sustainable celebration.
Karwa Chauth Budget-Friendly Decoration Tips
Quick DIY Ideas
Fabric and Paper: Use colored craft cut-outs of paper to create instant decor. Cover your thali with scraps of fabric or napkins to create the base. Attach lace from your sewing kit around the edges to give it an elegant finish.
Color and Oil Method: Dip a cotton swab into cooking oil and draw designs onto your thali. Sprinkle kumkum, turmeric, or colored powder on top of the oil pattern, and shake off the excess. This old-fashioned method costs virtually nothing.
Recycled items: Use old jewelry pieces or costume jewelry stones for decoration. Clean glass jars can store sweets or even flowers. Bottle caps are great mini diyas, when packed with olive oil.
Natural Decorations
Fresh flowers: Take marigolds and roses as well as any other garden flowers. Spread petals across the thali, or create small garlands. Leaves like neem or banana could be used to decorate your thali.
Kitchen Products: Transform everyday items small bowls for rice and kumkum, bright napkins to line the table aluminum foils shaped into decorative elements.
Karwa Chauth 2025 provides the perfect occasion to celebrate your marriage connection through time-honored traditions as well as important rituals. From the early morning sargi ceremony to night-time moon worship every aspect of the festival enhances the spiritual bond to your spouse as well as recognizing generations of culture. Make sure to cook your thali with devotion and love Follow the appropriate timings to reap the maximum spiritual benefits and enjoy the pleasure of observing the fast along with thousands of other married women from across the country. This holy day does more than bring families closer but also teaches the value of patience, dedication, and unwavering love that are the basis of a healthy marriage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drink water during Karwa Chauth fast?
There is no need to say that, Karwa Chauth is a Nirjala (waterless) fast in which you are not allowed to eat or drink from dawn until the moon rises. The duration of the fast this year runs from 6:19 AM until 8:13 pm in Delhi.
What can I do when the moon isn’t apparent due to cloud cover?
If moonlight is blocked by clouds and you are unable to see it, you can conduct the puja ritual according to the time of moonrise that is appropriate for your area and finish the ritual by praying in the direction of the moon. The significance of the ritual is still there even if there is no direct moonlight.
Does it make sense to exchange thalis with married women?
The traditional exchange of thalis is a significant element of Karwa Chauth when married women are seated in a circle. They move thalis in a circle as they sing folk songs and then share the celebration’s blessings with each other. This builds community bonds and a collective prayer energy.