Diwali 2025: Date, Rituals, and Why It’s
Celebrated
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the happiest times of the year for millions of families. It’s a festival that fills homes with light, joy, and togetherness. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20th. On this day, people decorate their homes with lamps and rangolis, exchange sweets, and most importantly, worship Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and peace.
Diwali 2025 Date & Puja Timings
Festival Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 5:49 PM – 7:45 PM
Pradosh Kaal: 5:49 PM – 8:23 PM
Vrishabha Kaal: 5:49 PM – 7:45 PM
Amavasya Tithi Begins: Oct 20, 2025, at 5:14 AM
Amavasya Tithi Ends: Oct 21, 2025, at 7:03 AM
If you’re planning to perform Lakshmi Puja, the evening Pradosh Kaal, especially during Vrishabha Kaal, is considered the most auspicious.
Why Do We Celebrate Diwali?
Diwali is more than just lights and sweets—it’s about stories and faith passed down for generations. A few reasons people celebrate are:
Lord Rama’s homecoming: After 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana, the people of Ayodhya welcomed Rama, Sita, and Lakshman with rows of lamps.
Blessings of Lakshmi: It’s believed the Goddess visits clean and well-lit homes on Diwali night, bringing wealth and good fortune.
Krishna and Narakasura: In some traditions, Diwali also marks Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura, symbolizing the end of arrogance and darkness.
How Lakshmi Puja is Done
Lakshmi Puja is the heart of Diwali evening. Families prepare in different ways, but the common steps include:
Decorating the altar with idols or photos of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber.
Offering sweets, fruits, coins, and flowers.
Lighting rows of diyas inside and outside the house.
Reciting mantras, prayers, and singing the Lakshmi Aarti with family members.
The idea is simple—invite positive energy and seek blessings for happiness and prosperity.
The Five Days of Diwali 2025
Diwali is not just one day, it’s a five-day festival:
Dhanteras (Oct 18): People buy gold, silver, or utensils and pray to Lord Dhanvantari.
Chhoti Diwali (Oct 19): Marks Krishna’s victory over Narakasura; people take oil baths and decorate their homes.
Diwali & Lakshmi Puja (Oct 20): The main day with prayers, diyas, and celebrations.
Govardhan Puja (Oct 21): Devotees prepare food offerings in honor of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill.
Bhai Dooj (Oct 22): A day dedicated to the bond of brothers and sisters.
The Spirit of Diwali
Beyond the rituals, Diwali is about warmth and togetherness. It’s about decorating your home with lights, sharing sweets with neighbors, and spending time with family. Spiritually, it reminds us to remove the darkness of negativity and fill our lives with wisdom, kindness, and hope.
Final Thoughts
This year, Diwali falls on October 20, 2025. Whether you celebrate with a grand puja or by simply lighting a few diyas at home, the essence remains the same—spreading joy, light, and positivity. Diwali is not just about wealth and success, but also about gratitude, unity, and inner peace.
