Karwa Chauth 2025: Rituals, Puja Vidhi, Sargi, and Beautiful Styling Tips
“A fast of love, a festival of devotion — when the moon becomes a witness to a wife’s prayers for her husband’s long life.”
Karwa Chauth is one of the most cherished Hindu festivals (त्योहार) celebrated by married women (विवाहित महिलाएं) for the long life and well-being of their husbands. On this day, women observe a nirjala fast (निर्जला व्रत – fast without food and water) and break it only after sighting the moon.
This blog covers Karwa Chauth 2025 date, muhurat (auspicious timing – शुभ मुहूर्त), puja vidhi (पूजा विधि – worship method), styling & mehndi tips, and spiritual significance (धार्मिक महत्व) — all in one detailed guide.
🗓️ Karwa Chauth 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat
Date: Friday, 10 October 2025
Puja Muhurat: 06:26 PM to 07:39 PM
sunrise time morning 6.30 for Mumbai (IST)
सूर्योदय समय : सुबह 6.30 बजे मुंबई IST
Moonrise (Chand darshan – चंद्र दर्शन): 08:57 PM
Note: Some Panchangs (Hindu calendars – पंचांग) may show 9 October as an alternate date. Please confirm locally.
🙏 Karwa Chauth 2025 Puja Vidhi (पूजा विधि – Worship Procedure)
- Morning Bath and Sankalp (संकल्प – vow for fasting)
Wake up early, take a bath, and take a sankalp for your fast by praying for your husband’s long life.
- Sargi (सर्गी – pre-dawn meal (before sunrise meal to finish eating, no eating drinking once starts)
Before sunrise, eat the meal known as Sargi, traditionally prepared by the mother-in-law.
It includes fruits, dry fruits, light snacks, and sweets.
Healthy Sargi Ideas:
firni with milk for energy
Almonds, walnuts, raisins
Fresh fruits like bananas or apples
Coconut water or buttermilk for hydration (पानी की पूर्ति)
- Day-long Fast (व्रत)
Women observe a Nirjala fast (बिना पानी का व्रत) all day and pray to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Karwa Mata for their husbands’ longevity.
- Evening Puja (संध्या पूजा) & Moon Worship
In the evening, women dress up beautifully, decorate a Puja Thali (पूजा की थाली) with diya (lamp), rice, haldi (turmeric), kumkum, flowers, and sweets.
After listening to the Karwa Chauth Katha (story – कथा), women wait for moonrise, see the moon through a chalni (sieve – छलनी), and offer Arghya (अर्घ्य – water offering).
After that, the husband helps break the fast by offering water or sweets.
- Vrat Paran (व्रत पारण – breaking the fast)
After offering Arghya to the moon, the fast is completed by drinking water from the husband’s hand — a moment of deep love and devotion.
💄 Karwa Chauth 2025 Style & Beauty Tips
- Solah Shringar (सोलह श्रृंगार – sixteen adornments)
The sixteen traditional adornments for a married woman include:
Sindoor (vermilion), Mangalsutra, Bangles (चूड़ियाँ), Bindi, Earrings, Nose ring (नथ), Mehndi (मेहंदी), Anklets (पायल), and more.
Each of these symbolizes love, prosperity, and marital bliss.
- Auspicious Colours (शुभ रंग)
According to astrology, wearing specific colours as per zodiac (राशि) brings positivity.
Red, maroon, pink, and golden are considered the most auspicious for Karwa Chauth.
- Mehndi & Makeup Tips
Mehndi (Henna): Full-hand floral and traditional designs are trending in 2025.
Hairstyles: Low bun with fresh flowers or loose curls look graceful.
Makeup: Go for soft glam — dewy base, nude lipstick, and waterproof eyeliner for long hours.
🌸 Cultural and Spiritual Significance (सांस्कृतिक और आध्यात्मिक महत्व)
Karwa Chauth represents love, faith, and dedication between husband and wife.
It is not just a fast but a symbol of emotional bonding and devotion (भक्ति).
The moon (चंद्रमा) is considered a divine witness of the couple’s prayers.
It strengthens the relationship and fills it with gratitude and togetherness.
🧘♀️ Health Tips for Safe Fasting
Stay hydrated (hydration बहुत जरूरी है) before sunrise.
Avoid spicy and salty food in Sargi.
Include high-fibre and protein-rich food to stay energetic.
People with health issues (like diabetes or BP) should consult a doctor before fasting.
During the day, rest, meditate (ध्यान लगाना), or do light yoga to stay calm.
ConclusionKarwa Chauth 2025 is not just a ritual — it’s a celebration of love, faith, and tradition (परंपरा).From Sargi to Moonrise, every step in this festival reflects the bond of care and emotional connection between husband and wife.May this Karwa Chauth 2025 bring happiness, harmony, and blessings to your home!
Disclaimer:
This article on ApnaDesiStyle.com is based on traditional beliefs, cultural practices, and popular opinions followed by many people. The purpose of this post is to share general information and cultural insights only.
ApnaDesiStyle.com does not claim any medical, scientific, or spiritual accuracy or completeness of the information provided. Readers are advised to use their own discretion and consult experts where necessary before following any rituals or practices mentioned here.
