Diwali 2025 will be celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and devotion in the month of Kartik. This year, Dhanteras will be on October 18th, Choti Diwali on October 20th, Main Diwali on October 20-21st, Govardhan Puja on October 22nd, and Bhai Dooj on October 23rd. Special pujas, lamp offerings, and traditional rituals will be performed on each festival.
Diwali 2025 Calendar: Diwali will be celebrated this year across the country with enthusiasm and devotion. According to the Vedic almanac, the month of Kartik began on October 8, 2025. During this period, Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 18th, Choti Diwali on October 20th, Main Diwali on October 20-21st, Govardhan Puja on October 22nd, and Bhai Dooj on October 23rd. Devotees will light lamps in their homes and worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Krishna, and Lord Hanuman. The purpose of these festivals is to ensure happiness, prosperity, and family harmony in life.
Significance and Puja of Diwali 2025
Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Kartik. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings peace, happiness, and prosperity to the household. The day after Diwali is celebrated as Govardhan Puja, in which Lord Shri Krishna and Govardhan mountain are worshipped. This festival is also celebrated with proper rituals and devotion to ensure happiness and prosperity in life.
Dhanteras 2025
This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 18th. According to the Vedic almanac, the Trayodashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik will begin on October 18th at 12:18 PM and will continue until October 19th at 01:51 PM. On this day, devotees will perform prayers seeking wealth, health, and prosperity, and decorate their homes with lamps.
Choti Diwali 2025
Choti Diwali will be celebrated this year on October 20th. It is also known as Kali Chaudas and Hanuman Puja. The Chaturdashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik will begin on October 19th at 01:51 PM and will end on October 20th at 03:44 PM. On this day, people worship Lord Hanuman and organize fasts and rituals by lighting lamps in their homes.
Main Diwali 2025
Diwali will be primarily celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Kartik, starting on October 20th at 03:44 AM and concluding on October 21st at 05:54 AM. On this day, homes and temples across the country will be decorated with lamps. Devotees will worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, praying for happiness and prosperity in their homes.
Govardhan Puja 2025
Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on October 22nd on the Pratipada tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik. This tithi will commence on October 21st at 05:54 PM and will continue until October 22nd at 08:16 PM. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna and Govardhan mountain and make preparations for the festival in their homes.
Bhai Dooj 2025
Bhai Dooj will be celebrated this year on October 23rd. The Dwitiya tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik will begin on October 22nd at 08:16 PM and will last until October 23rd at 10:46 PM. On this occasion, brothers and sisters worship together according to traditional customs and share affection and togetherness.
Thus, the festival of Diwali 2025 is not only religiously significant but also spreads the message of love, togetherness, and prosperity in family and society. By keeping in mind the preparations throughout the month and the auspicious dates, devotees can ensure peace, happiness, and prosperity in their lives by celebrating it with proper rituals.
