Overview

• Authoritative listings cite the Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat from 5:58 pm to 7:11 pm, with fasting observed from about 6:08 am until moonrise at 8:36 pm, according to Drik Panchang.
• Core observance includes a pre‑dawn sargi, evening worship of Goddess Parvati/Chauth Mata, viewing the moon through a sieve, offering arghya, and breaking the fast with the husband’s help.
• This year’s coverage highlights a strong online shift with moon‑sighting reels, celebrity posts, and the #HeFastsToo trend featuring couples fasting together.
• Guides detail how to create Karwa Chauth‑themed portraits using Google’s Gemini “Nano Banana” tool, offering step‑by‑step prompts for stylised images.
• A viral video from Mainpuri shows women beating a man accused of misbehaving during pre‑festival shopping, with no confirmed police action reported.