Overview

• Indian Express cites DrikPanchang for October 10 observance, with puja muhurat 5:58–7:11 pm, sunrise fast start at 6:08 am, and moonrise at 8:36 pm, noting timings can vary by location.
• Guides detail the nirjala fast from sunrise until moon‑sighting and core rites including pre‑dawn sargi, evening puja, sieve moon‑viewing, offering the karwa, and breaking the fast with water from the husband’s hands.
• Coverage highlights a pronounced online turn featuring reels, coordinated couple posts, and the #HeFastsToo trend, which some participants say makes the day feel more inclusive.
• Sociologist Reema Arora describes the fast becoming public, shareable content, while older observers voice concern that photos and engagement can overshadow prayer and community.
• Cultural explainers note the preference for red attire linked to sindoor and goddess iconography, and tech pieces promote AI tools like Google Gemini’s Nano Banana for creating 4K festive portraits.