
Karwa Chauth 2025: Women Celebrating with Traditional Festive Attire and Rituals
Chandigarh: The festive spirit of Karwa Chauth 2025 has gripped the nation today as married women across India observe the sacred fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands. From bustling marketplaces to glittering malls, vibrant energy and excitement mark the celebrations.
This year, the festival holds a special charm for newlywed celebrity couples celebrating their first Karwa Chauth. Dressed in traditional red sarees, adorned with vermillion, bangles, and jewelry, women look every bit like brides as they prepare for the moon sighting ritual that will end their day-long fast.
The observance, rooted deeply in Indian tradition, symbolizes love, faith, and commitment. Preparations for Karwa Chauth begin days in advance, with women buying new clothes, decorative puja thalis, and sweets — reflecting the cultural and emotional significance of the occasion.
As devotees wait eagerly for the moon to appear, here are the moonrise timings in major cities across India:
Karwa Chauth 2025 Moonrise Time (PM)
Delhi: 8:13 PM
Mumbai: 8:55 PM
Kolkata: 7:42 PM
Chennai: 8:38 PM
Dehradun: 8:05 PM
Chandigarh: 8:09 PM
Jaipur: 8:23 PM
Patna: 7:48 PM
Jammu: 8:11 PM
Gandhinagar: 8:46 PM
Ahmedabad: 8:47 PM
Shimla: 8:06 PM
Bhopal: 8:26 PM
Lucknow: 8:02 PM
Kanpur: 8:06 PM
Gorakhpur: 7:52 PM
Prayagraj: 8:02 PM
Noida: 8:13 PM
Gurugram: 8:14 PM
Haridwar: 8:05 PM
Indore: 8:34 PM
Bhubaneswar: 7:58 PM
Raipur: 8:01 PM
As the moon graces the sky tonight, millions of women will break their fasts — marking yet another year of this timeless Indian celebration of love, trust, and togetherness.