October 9, 2025—With the autumn breeze carrying whispers of romance and devotion, married women across India are preparing for Karwa Chauth, a timeless festival that embodies the profound bond of marital love and the power of unwavering faith. Falling on Friday, October 10, 2025, this nirjala vrat—observed without food or water from sunrise to moonrise—sees wives fasting for their husbands’ long life and prosperity, a ritual steeped in legend, lunar magic, and cultural charm.