Karwa Chauth 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, October 10. This fast is significant for married women who observe it for their husband's long life and marital happiness and prosperity. During the fast, it is essential to observe a nirjala fast (fast without water), wear appropriate colors, maintain composed behavior, and take care of suhag samagri (items symbolizing marital bliss). Adhering to these rules ensures the successful fruition of the fast and the fulfillment of the resolve.
Karwa Chauth 2025: The festival of Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on Friday, October 10, in India, and it holds immense significance for married women. On this day, women observe a nirjala fast for the long life and marital happiness and prosperity of their husbands. The fast begins with consuming sargi before sunrise and concludes after offering arghya (water offering) to the moon. During this period, wearing clothes of appropriate colors, avoiding sharp objects, maintaining composed behavior, and taking care of suhag samagri are essential for the successful fulfillment of the fast's resolve.
Utmost Caution in Nirjala Fast
The main rule of Karwa Chauth is to abstain from consuming food and water throughout the day. If even a single drop of water or a grain of food is consumed by mistake after sunrise and before moonrise, the fast is considered broken. If this happens unknowingly, immediately take a bath, wear clean clothes, and seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva, Parvati, Ganesha, and Karwa Mata. Afterward, resolve to continue the fast until moonrise. This remedy helps ensure the auspicious results of the fast.
Do Not Use Sharp Objects
On the day of Karwa Chauth, married women should not use any sharp objects such as scissors, knives, or needles. According to scriptures, using them can diminish the results of the fast and is considered inauspicious. If necessary, assistance can be sought from someone else for tasks like cutting vegetables or sewing and embroidery.
Colors and Attire
Do not wear black and white clothes during puja and auspicious occasions. Black is considered a symbol of negativity, and white is associated with widowhood. On Karwa Chauth, wear bright and auspicious colors like red, pink, yellow, orange, or green. These symbolize happiness and good fortune in marital life.
Significance of the Fast
During the fast, women should remain calm, composed, and humble. No person, especially elders, in-laws, or the husband, should be disrespected. Quarrelling, anger, or speaking ill can nullify the benefits of the fast. Staying awake throughout the day, remembering God, or listening to the Karwa Chauth story is considered auspicious.
Physical Exertion and Rest
It is natural to feel tired after observing a nirjala fast all day. However, heavy physical exertion should be avoided as it will increase thirst and raise the chances of breaking the fast. Also, avoid excessive sleeping during the day and spend time remembering God.
Care of Suhag Samagri
On Karwa Chauth, do not give away your suhag samagri such as mehndi, sindoor, bangles, or bindi to any other woman. Doing so may diminish your good fortune. If donating is necessary, purchase new suhag samagri and donate those.
The fast of Karwa Chauth is extremely important for the husband's long life and marital happiness. Mistakes made unknowingly on this day can reduce the benefits of the fast. Therefore, observing a nirjala fast, avoiding sharp objects, wearing appropriate colors, maintaining composed behavior, and taking care of suhag samagri are essential. By following these rules, women can successfully fulfill the resolve of their fast and ensure happiness and prosperity in their marital lives.
