Diwali 2025 Date: October 20 or 21? Check Puja Time and Significance
Annanya Gupta | Oct 09, 2025, 08:17 IST
Diwali 2025 date, revealed
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Diwali 2025 falls on October 20, according to most Hindu calendars. The Lakshmi Puja Muhurat is from 5:48 PM to 8:22 PM. Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Families decorate homes, light diyas, and perform rituals to invite peace and prosperity. This year, enjoy a brighter, simpler celebration filled with love and hope.
In India, Diwali marks the win of light over darkness and good over evil. This festival brings families together to pray and celebrate. But confusion hits every year about the exact date. The reason? Amavasya Tithi often spans two days.
Let me walk you through the exact date, Puja mahurat time and significance for this Diwali 2025.
According to the Hindu calendar this year, Diwali will fall on the Amavasya of Kartik month. In 2025, Amavasya will begin at 1:40 PM on the October 20th and will end at 3:15 PM on the October 21st. The ideal time for the Lakshmi Puja is during the evening of October 20. So most people will celebrate on that day as per the mahurat.
In India, Diwali honors the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years. People lit diyas to welcome him home. Today we do the same, Homes glow with oil lamps, Rangoli patterns decorate doorsteps, Families pray to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, Lord Ganesha for wisdom and Lord Kuber for riches.
The spiritual meaning runs deep. Light pushes away darkness. Truth beats lies. Hope wins over fear.
Clean your home before the festival start. Light diyas at sunset on October 20. Place them at your entrance and around the house. Perform Lakshmi Puja during the muhurat time. Offer sweets, flowers and prayers. Wear new clothes. Share gifts with loved ones.
This Diwali festival brings a fresh start. Mark your calendar for October 20, 2025. Prepare your heart for blessings. Let the light in, Wish you a very happy diwali!
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Let me walk you through the exact date, Puja mahurat time and significance for this Diwali 2025.
Diwali 2025 Date
Diwali Puja 2025 timing
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According to the Hindu calendar this year, Diwali will fall on the Amavasya of Kartik month. In 2025, Amavasya will begin at 1:40 PM on the October 20th and will end at 3:15 PM on the October 21st. The ideal time for the Lakshmi Puja is during the evening of October 20. So most people will celebrate on that day as per the mahurat.
Lakshmi Puja Timing This Diwali 2025
- Date: 20th Ocotber 2025 (Monday)
- Pradosh Kaal will start: 5:48 PM to 8:22 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal will be from 6:50 PM to 8:45 PM
Why We Celebrate Diwali
Diwali 2025 Celebration
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In India, Diwali honors the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years. People lit diyas to welcome him home. Today we do the same, Homes glow with oil lamps, Rangoli patterns decorate doorsteps, Families pray to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, Lord Ganesha for wisdom and Lord Kuber for riches.
The spiritual meaning runs deep. Light pushes away darkness. Truth beats lies. Hope wins over fear.
How to Celebrate Diwali the Right way
Diwali 2025 Festival of Lights
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Clean your home before the festival start. Light diyas at sunset on October 20. Place them at your entrance and around the house. Perform Lakshmi Puja during the muhurat time. Offer sweets, flowers and prayers. Wear new clothes. Share gifts with loved ones.
This Diwali festival brings a fresh start. Mark your calendar for October 20, 2025. Prepare your heart for blessings. Let the light in, Wish you a very happy diwali!
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