Date & Timings Date: Friday, 10 October 2025 (falls on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik) (The Times of India) Chaturthi Tithi begins:October 9, 2025 at ~10:54 PM (The Times of India) Chaturthi Tithi ends: October 10, 2025 at ~07:38 PM (The Times of India) Puja Muhurat: 5:57 PM to 7:11 PM IST (The Times of India) Fasting Window (approx.):6:19 AM to 8:13 PM IST (The Times of India) Moonrise (Chandrodaya): 8:13 PM Karwa Chauth: An Overview of Its History and Significance Married ladies celebrate Karwa Chauth, also known as Karva Chauth or Karaka Chaturthi, a traditional Hindu holiday that is mostly commemorated in Northern and Western India. Women fast without food or water from sunrise to moonrise on this day, known as a nirjala vrat. They pray for their husbands' long life, good health, and wealth. The name itself conveys meaning: Karwa, sometimes known as Karva*, is an earthen pot that is used in rituals. Since the festival happens on the fourth da...