Karwa Chauth is a festival that reasoned deeply with millions of married women all over India. Observed with devotion, patience and love, it is more than just a day of fasting; It is a celebration of marital bands, emotional strength and family values. By 2025, Karwa Chauth falls on Friday, October 10, a day when women are engaged in their husband’s well -being, health and life. While the rituals are centuries old, the festival continues to be important in modern times, symbolizes commitment, devotion and gratitude in marriage life.
Start the day: Sargi And early preparation
The day of Karwa Chauth starts long before the sun rises. Women participate in Sargi, a meal before dawn prepared by mother -in -law. Sargi is more than just food; It is a gesture of love, blessings and family support. It usually includes fruit, dry fruits, sweets and light snacks that provide the energy required to maintain a day -long fast. In many families, Sargi is also a moment of binding, where mother -in -law transmits blessings, advice and love for her mother -in -law and reinforces the supporting ties between families.Preparations for the day also mean that you choose the clothing for Puja, often a light saree or lehena, and adorn with jewelry and mehndi. Women also arrange Thali (plate) for evening puke, gently including Roli, rice, sweets, flowers and a carwa, a small clay pot filled with water that symbolizes prosperity and emotional nutrition.Observe Fast: Discipline and devotion
From the sunrise, women observe a Nirjala quickly and refrain from both food and water until the moon rises. Fasting is seen as a way to show devotion, patience and self -discipline and is believed to strengthen the band with their men. It also gives women time to reflect on their relationships and appreciate love, care and respect.During the day, women focus on prayers and preparation for evening puke. Many also spend time with family and friends, share experiences and enjoy the festive spirit. In recent years, social media has added a modern touch, with women who share glimpses of their Sargi, Thali decorations and festive attire.Evening Puja: Rituals, Stories and Deviling
Today’s main event is an evening puke. Women gather with family and friends to perform rituals, decorate their Thalier and listen to or recite Karwa Chauth Katha, who tells stories about loyalty, devotion and marital harmony. Karwa, along with Diyas and flowers, is an important part of the ceremony that represents care, prosperity and emotional well -being.Under Puja, women ask for their men’s long lives and happiness and reflect on values such as patience, devotion and mutual care. Katha adds a spiritual touch to the celebration and highlights the cultural and emotional significance of the festival.Moonrise: Breaking the Fast
At Karwa Chauth, fasting is traditionally broken after the lunar rise, which is the most important moment of the day. This is how it is done step by step:Showing the Moon: Women first look at the moon through a view or a small cloth. This symbolizes filtering negativity and focuses on positivity, gratitude and devotion.Offers water to the moon: After looking at the moon, women pour water as a gesture of thank you and respect. This act is called Arghya.Make’s role: When Arghya is offered, the man gives his wife the first sip of water or sometimes a sweet one. This marks the official end of her.Eating food: After this ritual, women can eat and drink normally, often start with fruit, sweets or light snacks to gently break the day -long fast.
According to the A Times of India report, approximate Moonrise Times in larger cities for 2025 are the following: Delhi and Noida – 20:13; Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Jammu – 8:08 to 20:11; Kolkata – 19:41; Mumbai – 20:55; Bengaluru – 20:48; And Hyderabad – 20:36.The entire process emphasizes emotional balance, gratitude and mutual respect in marital relationships, which makes it both a spiritual and symbolic conclusion for the day -long observation.Modern observance: The tradition meets togethernessAlthough Karwa Chauth comes from old traditions, it has changed over time to focus on togetherness and friendship as well. Many couples spend the day enjoying each other’s companies and celebrating their relationship. The festival now mixes the tradition of modern ways of celebrating, including rituals, gifts and expressions of love.From the early morning of Sargi to the Moonrise rituals, Karwa Chauth is a day showing the importance of commitment, patience and family bond. It reminds us of how traditions help to strengthen relationships and teach values such as care, devotion and respect.In short, Karwa Chauth is more than fixed or rituals – it is a celebration of love, devotion and strong marital bonds, cherished by millions throughout India.
