New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The festive month of October continues, and after Dussehra, married women across India are preparing to celebrate Karwa Chauth 2025, also known as Karak Chaturthi. The auspicious festival will be observed on October 10, when women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' long life, happiness and prosperity.

On this day, married women observe the nirjala vrat (a fast without food or water) and perform puja rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon - traditionally, women look at the moon through a sieve before seeing their husband's face and taking the first sip of water.

Karwa Chauth holds deep spiritual and em...