When is Diwali in 2025?
Diwali is the biggest and most loved festival in India. Known as the festival of lights, it marks the victory of light over darkness and prosperity over negativity. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on 20th October 2025. This is the day of Kartik Amavasya, and Laxmi Puja is performed in the evening.
Laxmi Puja Muhurat for Diwali 2025
- Kartik Amavasya Begins: 20th October 2025, 3:44 PM
- Kartik Amavasya Ends: 21st October 2025, 5:54 PM
- Laxmi Puja Timing: 7:08 PM – 8:18 PM (20th October)
- Pradosh Kaal: 5:46 PM – 8:18 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 7:08 PM – 9:03 PM
- Nishita Kaal Muhurat: 11:41 PM – 12:31 AM (21st October)
Performing Laxmi Puja during this time is considered highly auspicious.
Five Days of Diwali 2025
Diwali is not just a one-day festival but a five-day grand celebration.
- Dhanteras – 17th October 2025
Dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi. Buying gold and silver on this day is considered lucky. - Naraka Chaturdashi – 18th October 2025
Also called Choti Diwali. People wake up early, apply ubtan, take holy baths, and light diyas. - Diwali / Laxmi Puja – 20th October 2025
The main festival day when Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped. Houses are decorated with lights, flowers, and rangoli. - Govardhan Puja / Padwa – 22nd October 2025
Celebrated as Govardhan Puja in North India and as Padwa in Maharashtra. It also marks the bond of love and respect between husband and wife. - Bhai Dooj – 23rd October 2025
A festival of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters do tilak and aarti for their brothers, and brothers give gifts in return.
Traditional Ways of Celebrating Diwali
- Homes are cleaned and decorated with marigold flowers, mango leaves, banana leaves, and Ashoka leaves.
- Kalash with coconut is placed at the entrance as a sign of prosperity.
- Rangoli designs are made with colors and flowers.
- Diyas are lit all around the house to welcome Goddess Laxmi.
- Laxmi Puja is performed with Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi idols, decorated with red cloth and flowers.
Religious Importance of Diwali
According to mythology, Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. People of Ayodhya lit diyas to celebrate his victory over Ravana. Since then, Diwali has been celebrated as the festival of light, prosperity, and happiness.
Diwali is a festival of joy, togetherness, and prosperity. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on 20th October. Performing Laxmi Puja at the right muhurat brings peace, wealth, and good fortune into the home.
