Diwali 2025 Date: Diwali also known as Dewali, Divali, or Deepavali is one of the major festivals in India. Diwali is an auspicious Hindu festival falling on the new moon of Kartik month--that comes after 20 days of Dussehra or Vijayadashami every year and lasts for five days from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj.
In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025, across the country.
Diwali is a five-day celebration observed in the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika (mid-October to mid-November). The ancient calendar states that Diwali is celebrated annually on Amavasya or the fifteenth day of the month of Kartik. In 2025 year the festival of lights will fall on October 20, 2025, Monday.
On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is worshipped and Her blessing is sought by the devotees. There are many stories behind this festival and each of them symbolises the same thing.
| Day | Festival | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali Festival Day 1 | Dhanteras | October 17, 2025, Friday |
| ? Diwali Festival Day 2?? | Chhoti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi | October 18, 2025, Saturday |
| ? Diwali Festival Day 3?? | Diwali, Laxmi Puja | October 20, 2025, Monday |
| ? Diwali Festival Day 4?? | Goverdhan Puja | October 22, 2025, Wednesday |
| ? Diwali Festival Day 5?? | Bhai Dooj | October 23, 2025, Thursday |
Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali and is considered to be a very auspicious day to buy new utensils and jewelry. On this day, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, the god of medicine and health.
Choti Diwali is the second day of Diwali and is also known as Kali Chaudas. On this day, people worship Lord Hanuman and Goddess Kali. It is also a day to clean the house and get rid of old and unwanted things.
Diwali is the third day of Diwali and is the main day of the festival. On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. They also light diyas (oil lamps) and candles to illuminate their homes and businesses.
Govardhan Puja is the fourth day of Diwali and is also known as Annakut. On this day, people worship Lord Krishna and offer him a mountain of food made from various grains and vegetables.
Bhai Dooj is the fifth and final day of Diwali. On this day, sisters apply tilak (vermilion mark) on the foreheads of their brothers and pray for their well-being. Brothers in turn give gifts to their sisters.
The origins of Diwali can be traced back to ancient Hindu mythology. According to legend, Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, returned to his kingdom of Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya welcomed Lord Rama by lighting diyas (earthen lamps) and decorating their houses with rangolis (colored patterns). This event is believed to have occurred on the day of Amavasya (new moon day) in the Hindu month of Kartik, which is why Diwali is celebrated during this time.
Diwali is not only a festival of lights, but it also has great cultural and spiritual significance. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. The lighting of diyas is believed to represent the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness. It is also a time for families and friends to come together, share sweets and delicacies, and exchange gifts.
When is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartika, which falls between October and November. The exact dates of the festival vary from year to year, but it typically falls in late October or early November.
Are there any customs associated with Diwali puja (worship)?
Diwali puja involves prayers to deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Ganesh, the god of auspicious beginnings. Families clean and decorate their homes, perform puja rituals, and seek blessings for prosperity and well-being.
Why do people light lamps and candles during Diwali?
Lighting lamps and candles symbolises the victory of light over darkness and is believed to invite the blessings of deities into the home. It also represents the dispelling of ignorance by the light of knowledge.
What is the significance of Diwali?
Diwali signifies the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. It is associated with various mythological stories, including the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana.
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