Diwali 2025: Festival Dates & Muhurat Timings

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. It's a time for family reunions, joyous celebrations, and worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi to seek blessings for wealth, health, and prosperity. Each year, Diwali falls on different dates, but the auspicious timings, or Mahurat, for performing the prayers remain essential for ensuring maximum spiritual benefit.

Here’s a detailed guide to the festival dates and the best Pooja Muhurat for 2025:

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1. Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

  • Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

  • Significance: Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali. It’s considered the day to purchase metal items like gold or silver, which are believed to bring prosperity. Homes are cleaned and decorated to welcome wealth and positive energy.

  • Auspicious Time for Pooja: 07:16 PM – 08:20 PM IST

2. Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)

  • Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

  • Significance: Narak Chaturdashi, or Choti Diwali, celebrates Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura. People celebrate this day by taking an early morning bath and lighting diyas to dispel darkness and evil.

  • Auspicious Time for Abhyanga Bath: 05:02 AM – 06:11 AM IST

3. Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)

  • Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

  • Significance: The main Diwali day is devoted to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. People perform Lakshmi Puja to invite blessings for financial well-being and success in life.

  • Auspicious Time for Lakshmi Pooja: 07:21 PM – 08:19 PM IST

4. Govardhan Puja

  • Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

  • Significance: This day commemorates Lord Krishna’s lifting of the Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers from torrential rains. Govardhan Puja is mainly celebrated in North India.

  • Auspicious Time: Typically observed during the day.

5. Bhai Dooj

  • Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

  • Significance: Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters perform aarti for their brothers and pray for their long life and well-being.

  • Auspicious Time: Typically observed during the day.

Key Notes for Diwali 2025:

  • Amavasya Tithi: The Amavasya (New Moon) Tithi for Diwali begins on October 20 at 3:44 PM IST and ends on October 21 at 5:54 PM IST.

  • Pradosh Kaal: The most auspicious time for Lakshmi Pooja, occurring after sunset. In India, this period is between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM IST on October 20.

Conclusion:

Diwali is a time for new beginnings, joy, and celebrations. To ensure that the festival brings you prosperity, it’s essential to perform the Diwali Poojan during the Mahurat. Whether it’s Dhanteras, Diwali night, or Bhai Dooj, celebrating with devotion and sincerity will bring blessings for the year ahead. May your Diwali be filled with light, happiness, and prosperity! 🪔