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Tonight, all eyes are on the sky! As women across India wait to spot the moon and break their fast, the big question remains- when will the moon finally appear in your city? Check the exact timings for Delhi, Noida, Patna, and more.
Know city-wise when to break the fast
New Delhi: The festival of Karwa Chauth is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country today. This traditional festival holds deep significance for married women, who observe a day-long fast without food or water (nirjala vrat) for the long life, good health, and prosperity of their husbands.
This festival takes place every year during Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in the Hindu month of Kartik, is widely celebrated throughout North India. The celebration has enormous spiritual and emotional significance.
Since morning, bustling crowds have filled markets and shopping malls as women shop for traditional attire, jewelry, and puja essentials to mark the occasion.
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The festival of Karwa Chauth is particularly special for many newly married couples celebrating their first festival together. The excitement is not limited to households- several Bollywood and television celebrities have also joined the celebration.
Social media platforms are buzzing with glimpses of preparations, from mehndi (henna) designs to stunning red sarees, sindoor, bangles, and shimmering jewelry. For many women, the festival is both a spiritual ritual and a cherished expression of love.
The fast concludes only after sighting the moon and offering arghya (water offerings) to it, followed by prayers for the husband’s well-being. The moment of moonrise holds immense emotional significance, symbolizing love, devotion, and blessings. Women eagerly await this time to break their fasts. Since the moonrise varies from city to city, knowing the exact timing is crucial for those observing the ritual.
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Here are the approximate moonrise timings for major cities across India this evening:
| City | Moonrise Time (PM) |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 8:13 |
| Noida | 8:12 |
| Patna | 7:48 |
| Mumbai | 8:55 |
| Kolkata | 7:42 |
| Chennai | 8:38 |
| Dehradun | 8:05 |
| Chandigarh | 8:09 |
| Jaipur | 8:23 |
| Jammu | 8:11 |
| Gandhinagar | 8:46 |
| Ahmedabad | 8:47 |
| Shimla | 8:06 |
| Bhopal | 8:26 |
| Lucknow | 8:02 |
| Kanpur | 8:06 |
| Gorakhpur | 7:52 |
| Prayagraj | 8:02 |
| Gurugram | 8:14 |
| Haridwar | 8:05 |
| Indore | 8:34 |
| Bhubaneswar | 7:58 |
| Raipur | 8:01 |
Karwa Chauth is more than a ritual — it is a celebration of love, trust, and togetherness. The evening’s most awaited moment arrives when women, beautifully dressed in traditional attire, look at the moon through a sieve, see their husband’s face, and end their fast with blessings and affection.
The festival continues to be a timeless symbol of devotion, strengthening marital bonds and reflecting India’s vibrant cultural heritage. Dynamite News extends heartfelt greetings to all celebrating Karwa Chauth 2025!
