Editor’s Note
This article provides a concise overview of the Karwa Chauth festival, detailing its significance as a fasting ritual observed by married Hindu women for their husbands’ well-being. It also touches upon key aspects such as the Sargi timing.
Karwa Chauth is a significant fasting ritual observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. The festival involves a day-long fast, broken only after sighting the moon at night.
The ‘Sargi’ is a pre-dawn meal consumed by women before beginning their fast. The auspicious time for Sargi in 2025, along with the precise timing for moonrise (Chandrodaya) to break the fast, are key details for observers.
The article details the traditional story (Katha) associated with Karwa Chauth and outlines the rituals performed throughout the day.