Diwali 2025 will be celebrated in India on October 20th. This day marks the Kartik Amavasya Tithi, and the auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja is from 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM. The five-day Diwali festival includes Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Cleaning homes and decorating with lamps is considered especially auspicious on this day.
The festival of Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on October 20th, on Kartik Amavasya. The auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja on this day is from 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM. The five-day festival will run from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, including Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Kartik Amavasya, and Govardhan Puja. Cleaning and decorating homes with lamps on this day is considered auspicious, in order to welcome Lakshmi Mata and ensure happiness and prosperity.
Meaning and Tradition of Deepavali
It is said that on this day, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile. In celebration of his return, the residents of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting lamps. This tradition continues to be celebrated as Deepavali to this day. The meaning of Deepavali is a row of lamps. This festival is a symbol of the victory of light over darkness. The tradition of decorating homes and courtyards with lamps is also linked to this event.
Diwali 2025 Panchang and Muhurat
In 2025, the Kartik Amavasya Tithi will begin on October 20th at 03:44 PM and will last until 05:54 PM on October 21st. The Muhurat for Lakshmi Puja on this day is from 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM. The Pradosh Kaal will be from 05:46 PM to 08:18 PM. The Vrishabh Kaal will be from 07:08 PM to 09:03 PM. The Nishita Kaal Muhurat will be from 11:41 PM to 12:31 AM the next day.
Five-Day Calendar of Diwali 2025
The festival of Diwali lasts for five days. This festival is celebrated from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj. The five-day sequence of Diwali in 2025 will be as follows.
- Dhanteras October 17, 2025
- Narak Chaturdashi October 18, 2025
- Diwali October 20, 2025
- Kartik Amavasya October 21, 2025
- Govardhan Puja October 22, 2025
Auspicious Activities to Perform on Diwali
Decorating the home and shop on this day is considered extremely important. Many people decorate the house with garlands of marigolds and leaves of Ashok, mango, and banana trees. Establishing a Kalash at the main entrance of the house is considered auspicious. Cleaning the house holds special significance on this day. It is said that Lakshmi Maa only enters a clean house.
Method of Lakshmi Puja
For Lakshmi Puja, a red cloth is spread on the puja platform. Above it, idols of Shri Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi are decorated with beautiful silk clothes and jewelry. After this, worship is performed while chanting mantras. According to the tradition of lighting lamps in the evening, lamps are placed in the house and courtyard. This auspicious act is done to remove darkness and bring happiness and prosperity to the house.
Social and Cultural Significance of Deepavali
Deepavali is not just a religious festival. It is also an opportunity to increase interaction in family and society. On this day, people meet their relatives and friends, give gifts, and increase harmony through home decoration. This festival is especially attractive to children because there is a tradition of lighting fireworks and eating sweets during this time.
