Karwa Chauth, noticed on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, coincides with Sankashti 
Ganesh Chaturthi and can also be referred to as Karwa Chauth Vrat. This 12 months, it will likely be noticed on Friday, tenth October 2025. Married girls observe this quick with devotion for the longevity, well-being, and prosperity of their husbands.
The Chaturthi Tithi begins on Thursday, ninth October 2025 at 2:49 AM and continues till Friday, tenth October 2025 at 12:24 AM, making Friday the day to look at the quick.
In Varanasi and surrounding areas, the moon will rise at roughly 7:58 PM, after which the normal ritual of providing water (Arghya) to the moon is carried out to finish the quick.
Planetary Positions and Nakshatra on Karwa Chauth 2025
- Moon: Transiting in Taurus (Vrishabha), thought-about extremely auspicious for the quick.
- Nakshatra: Krittika Nakshatra prevails from dawn to 10:49 PM.
- Yoga: Siddha Yoga and Chhatra Yoga prevail; Jayad Yoga lasts till 10:49 PM.
- Planetary positions:
- Solar: Virgo (Kanya)
- Mars: Libra (Tula)
- Mercury: Libra (Tula)
- Jupiter: Gemini (Mithun)
- Venus: Virgo (Kanya)
- Saturn: Pisces (Meen)
- Rahu: Aquarius (Kumbh)
- Ketu: Leo (Simha)
Observe: The moon will rise round 8 PM; in most areas, it might be seen by 8:10 PM.
Significance and Ritual of the Quick
In keeping with scriptures, Karwa Chauth is primarily noticed by married girls. The day is devoted to worshipping Lord Ganesh, Goddess Parvati, and Karwa Mata. Ladies observe a day-long quick, both with out water (Nirjala) or with conventional fruit choices (Phalahar), relying on household customs.
Steps for Karwa Chauth Puja:
- After dawn, full bathing and day by day rituals, then sit on the puja place.
- Set up idols of Shiva-Parvati household.
- Putting in Karwa Mata is taken into account extremely auspicious.
- Meditate on all deities and take the fasting vow (Vrat Sankalp).
- Carry out ritual bathing (Snan) for the deities and supply garments, water, and different objects.
- Full Shodashopachar Puja (16-step worship).
Providing Arghya to the Moon
As soon as the moon rises, girls supply Arghya (water) with devotion utilizing the next mantras:
- ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः
- ॐ श्रीं श्रीं श्रीम चंद्रमसे नमः
Objects for Arghya: Rice, sugar, milk, white sandalwood, and white flowers.
After providing Arghya, the lady views the moon via a sieve, then appears to be like at her husband, affords Arghya once more, and at last breaks her quick by ingesting water from her husband’s hand and consuming sweets. The husband and spouse then share a joyful meal collectively.
Conclusion
Karwa Chauth isn’t solely a spiritual observance but additionally a logo of affection, devotion, and belief between husband and spouse. Observing this sacred quick brings happiness, prosperity, and concord to the household whereas strengthening marital bonds.