When is Diwali 2025 — October 20 or 21? Date, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat

Diwali 2025: In the Sanatan tradition, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, holds immense religious significance. This sacred festival, associated with the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Ganesha, the god of prosperity, will be celebrated on October 20th or 21st. People are confused about whether this auspicious festival will be celebrated on October 20th or 21st.

Some are concerned about the one-day gap between Diwali and Govardhan Puja. There is understandable confusion about the correct dates of Dhanteras and Bhai Dooj. Let's learn about the correct dates of all festivals, including Diwali.

Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on October 20th

Diwali is a nighttime festival, and the Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during the Pradosh and Nishith periods. These two auspicious times coincide with the new moon date on October 20th, 2025. Therefore, Diwali will be celebrated on October 20th, 2025, instead of October 21st. However, those who perform puja in the office with their employees can perform the Lakshmi Puja on the morning of October 21, 2025. This is because the Amavasya Tithi will last until 5:43 pm on this day.

Diwali 2025 Auspicious Diwali Muhurat

• The auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja on October 20 is from 7:08 pm to 8:18 pm.
• Pradosh Kaal on that day is from 5:46 pm to 8:18 pm.
• Vrishabha Kaal on Diwali is from 7:08 pm to 9:03 pm.
• Nishita Muhurat on Diwali is from 11:41 pm to 12:31 am.

The exact dates of Diwali Panchparva -

• Dhanteras: October 18, 2025
• Narak Chaturdashi: October 19, 2025
• Diwali Lakshmi Puja: October 20, 2025
• Annakoot / Govardhan Puja: October 22, 2025
• Bhai Dooj: October 23, 2025

Diwali Rules

• Use earthen lamps on Diwali. You can also light candles if you wish.
• Diwali puja is performed in the evening. There is also a provision to worship Goddess Lakshmi during Nishita puja.
• It is believed that you should not give money to others during the auspicious time of Diwali because you are giving your wealth to others.
• If you want to give money to someone on Diwali, do so a day before Diwali or in the morning.

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