Karwa Chauth 2025 Date and Time: Check Vrat Vidhi, Moonrise Timings, Sargi Tips and Dos & Don'ts

Karwa Chauth 2025: Vrat Vidhi and Puja Rituals

1. Morning Rituals and Sankalp

Women start the day early with Sargi, consisting of fruits, dry fruits, sweets, and traditional dishes. After a holy bath, they take a Sankalp (pledge) to observe the fast for the wellbeing and prosperity of their husband and family.

Sankalp Mantra:

“मम सुखसौभाग्य पुत्रपौत्रादि सुस्थिर श्री प्राप्तये करक चतुर्थी व्रतमहं करिष्ये।”

(Translation: I will observe Karak Chaturthi Vrat for the wellbeing of my husband, sons, and grandsons, and for enduring prosperity.)

2. Karwa Chauth Puja Vidhi

The Karwa Chauth Puja is performed during Sandhya Kaal (evening time) after sunset. Women draw or install an image of Goddess Gaura (Parvati) or Chauth Mata and offer prayers. The puja begins by worshipping Goddess Parvati, followed by Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya.

Puja Mantra:

“नमः शिवायै शर्वाण्यै सौभाग्यं संतति शुभाम्। प्रयच्छ भक्तियुक्तानां नारीणां हरवल्लभे॥”

(Translation: O consort of Lord Shiva, bless your devotees with a long life for their husbands and prosperous sons.)

During the puja, women narrate the Karwa Chauth Katha, the story of Queen Veeravati and her seven brothers, which symbolizes devotion and faith.

3. Offering and Charity (Karwa Daan)

After the puja, women fill a Karwa (pitcher) with milk or water, drop coins or precious stones inside, and offer it to a Brahmin or a Suhagan (married woman) while chanting:

“करकं क्षीरसम्पूर्णं तोयपूर्णमथापि वा। ददामि रत्नसंयुक्तं चिरंजीवतु मे पतिः॥”

(Translation: I donate this Karwa filled with milk and gems for the long life of my husband.)

Moonrise Puja and Breaking the Fast

After completing the puja, women eagerly wait for moonrise (Chandrodaya). Once the moon is visible, they offer Arghya (water) to the moon through the Karwa, view their husband’s face through a sieve, and receive water and the first morsel of food from him to break the fast. This ritual signifies eternal love and trust between husband and wife.

Karwa Chauth 2025: Sargi Tips

• Include dry fruits, coconut, sweets, and fruits for sustained energy.


• Avoid oily or spicy food to prevent discomfort during fasting.


• Drink plenty of water before sunrise.


• Add fenia (vermicelli) and mathri, traditional Karwa Chauth treats, to the Sargi thali.

Dos:

• Wake up before sunrise and complete all morning rituals.


• Perform the Karwa Chauth Puja during the Sandhya period.


• Offer Arghya to the moon with devotion before breaking the fast.


• Read or listen to the Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha with other married women.


• Seek blessings from elders and share the joy with family.

• Do not consume food or water after sunrise until the moon is sighted.


• Avoid harsh words, arguments, or negative thoughts.


• Do not skip the evening puja or the moon offering ritual.


• Avoid wearing black or dark-colored clothes; opt for traditional red, pink, or orange attire symbolizing marital bliss.