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**Karwa Chauth 2025: Get Ready to Celebrate the Auspicious Fast on October 10th**

**[City, Date]** – Married Hindu women across India are preparing to observe the Karwa Chauth fast on October 10th, 2025. This annual celebration, dedicated to the longevity, prosperity, and well-being of husbands, falls on the *Krishna Paksha Chaturthi* (fourth day of the dark fortnight) of the Kartik month.

According to astrological calculations, the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 2:49 AM on Thursday, October 9th, 2025, and lasts until 12:24 AM on Friday, October 10th, 2025. Therefore, the fast will be observed on Friday, October 10th.

Astrologers predict that moonrise in and around Kashi (Varanasi) will be at approximately 7:58 PM. Women will traditionally break their fast after offering *Arghya* (water offering) to the moon.

**Celestial Alignments Promise an Auspicious Day**

This year’s Karwa Chauth is particularly auspicious due to several favorable astrological combinations. The *Krittika Nakshatra* will be in effect from sunrise until 10:49 PM. *Siddha Yoga* and *Chatra Yoga* are also predicted, along with *Jayad Yoga* from sunrise to 10:49 PM.

The Moon will be in its exalted sign, Taurus (Vrishabha), enhancing the positive energy of the day. Other planetary positions include:

* Sun in Virgo (Kanya)
* Mars in Libra (Tula)
* Mercury in Libra (Tula)
* Jupiter in Gemini (Mithun)
* Venus in Virgo (Kanya)
* Saturn in Pisces (Meen)
* Rahu in Aquarius (Kumbh)
* Ketu in Leo (Simha)

**Traditions and Rituals**

Karwa Chauth involves a day-long fast, typically observed without food or water, by married women. The fast is broken after sighting the moon and offering prayers. The rituals include worshiping *Bhalchandra Ganesh* (Lord Ganesha) and seeking blessings from Goddess Parvati and the entire Shiva family.

Women should start the day by bathing and establishing a worship place, including placing a Karwa Mata and idols of Gods and Goddesses. The rituals include prayers and offerings. It’s important to chant the mantra “Om Shreem Shreem Shreem Chandramase Namah” and offering rice, sugar, milk, white sandalwood, and white flowers to the moon.

After sighting the moon through a sieve and offering Arghya, women then look at their husbands through the sieve. They then break their fast by drinking water and eating sweets offered by their husbands. The day concludes with the couple enjoying a meal together.

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