Diwali 2025: When Is It - October 20 or 21? City-Wise Puja Timings & Exact Date
When is Diwali 2025 ? October 20 or 21 ? Diwali 2025 is almost here, but this year, devotees are a little puzzled. Should the festival of lights be celebrated on October 20 or October 21? The answer lies in a rare celestial alignment affecting the Amavasya Tithi (new moon day), the cornerstone of Diwali celebrations.
Astrologer Sidhharrth S Kumaar of NumroVani explains that the confusion is cosmic. “The current planetary transits create overlaps in the Amavasya Tithi across October 20 and 21. This is why different cities may observe Diwali on different dates,” he says.
This year, Amavasya begins at 3:44 PM on October 20 and concludes at 5:54 PM on October 21, 2025, causing the slight ambiguity.
City-Wise Guidance for Diwali 2025
According to Kumaar, the rule is simple:
This guidance ensures that worship of Maa Lakshmi happens at the most auspicious time.
Astrologer Sidhharrth S Kumaar of NumroVani explains that the confusion is cosmic. “The current planetary transits create overlaps in the Amavasya Tithi across October 20 and 21. This is why different cities may observe Diwali on different dates,” he says.
This year, Amavasya begins at 3:44 PM on October 20 and concludes at 5:54 PM on October 21, 2025, causing the slight ambiguity.
City-Wise Guidance for Diwali 2025
According to Kumaar, the rule is simple:
- Cities where sunset occurs on or before 5:30 PM should celebrate Diwali on October 21.
- Cities where sunset is after 5:30 PM should celebrate on October 20.
This guidance ensures that worship of Maa Lakshmi happens at the most auspicious time.
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