Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025, as the main day with Lakshmi Puja. The auspicious Puja time (Lakshmi Puja Muhurat) is from 7:08 PM to 8:18 PM IST. This is the most important day in the five-day festival of Diwali, which includes Dhanteras, Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi), Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.
Complete Diwali 2025 Festival Guide
- Dhanteras (October 18, Saturday)
The festival starts with worship of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi. Buying gold, silver, or utensils is considered auspicious. Homes are thoroughly cleaned and decorated to welcome prosperity. - Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi (October 19, Sunday)
Also called Choti Diwali, this day involves rituals like Abhyang Snan (holy oil bath) before sunrise. In South India, it marks Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. - Diwali / Lakshmi Puja (October 20, Monday)
The main day of Diwali when Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Kuber are worshipped. Diyas and lamps are lit to dispel darkness and invite wealth and prosperity. Families perform Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja at home and businesses. - Govardhan Puja / Annakut (October 22, Wednesday)
Devotees worship Lord Krishna who lifted Govardhan Hill. Large food offerings (Annakut) are made in temples and homes. - Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej (October 23, Thursday)
Celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply tilak on brothers' foreheads, pray for their longevity, and exchange gifts and sweets.
Important Puja Time Details for Diwali 2025
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 7:08 PM to 8:18 PM IST on October 20, 2025
- Pradosh Kaal: 5:46 PM to 8:18 PM IST
- Vrishabha Kaal: 7:08 PM to 9:03 PM IST
Celebrating Diwali on October 20 is confirmed by the leading scholars of Kashi Vidvat Parishad based on traditional Hindu calendar principles.
This festive period is a time of joy, family gatherings, and devotion, filled with lighting diyas, decorating homes, performing rituals, exchanging gifts, and enjoying special festive foods.
This year, Diwali will be a public holiday across India on October 20, allowing everyone to celebrate with family and friends.
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