Diwali 2025: Complete Calendar and Schedule for Dhanteras, Lakshmi Puja, and Bhai Dooj
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of India’s most cherished celebrations, filling homes with joy, color, and shimmering lamps. Falling on the 15th day of Kartik in the Hindu lunar calendar, it marks the darkest night of the year, a perfect backdrop for light, hope, and new beginnings.
Homes sparkle with diyas, rangoli, and fairy lights as families come together for five days of rituals, feasts, and festivities. Here’s the full Diwali 2025 calendar and what each day signifies.
Diwali 2025: Dates and Auspicious Timings
According to Drik Panchang, the key muhurats are:
Five-Day Diwali Calendar 2025
Day 1: Dhanteras
Dhanteras marks the start of the festivities. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for wealth and prosperity. It’s also considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, or new utensils on this day.
Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Also known as Choti Diwali, this day celebrates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Day 3: Diwali
The main day of Diwali commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshman. Homes are adorned with diyas and rangoli, and devotees perform Lakshmi and Ganesh Puja, welcoming wealth, health, and happiness.
Day 4: Govardhan Puja
The day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja honours Lord Krishna’s legendary act of lifting Govardhan Hill to protect Mathura from torrential rains, symbolizing faith and devotion.
Day 5: Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being, and brothers vow to protect them, wrapping the festival in family love.
Diwali is not just a festival of lights it’s a celebration of tradition, devotion, and togetherness. Whether through diyas, sweets, or family gatherings, it spreads joy and illuminates hearts across India.
Homes sparkle with diyas, rangoli, and fairy lights as families come together for five days of rituals, feasts, and festivities. Here’s the full Diwali 2025 calendar and what each day signifies.
Diwali 2025: Dates and Auspicious Timings
According to Drik Panchang, the key muhurats are:
- Pradosh Kaal: 05:58 PM – 08:25 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 07:08 PM – 09:03 PM
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:08 PM – 08:18 PM
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: 03:44 PM, October 20
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: 05:54 PM, October 21
Five-Day Diwali Calendar 2025
- October 18: Dhanteras
- October 20: Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi)
- October 20: Diwali & Lakshmi Puja
- October 22: Govardhan Puja
- October 23: Bhai Dooj
Day 1: Dhanteras
Dhanteras marks the start of the festivities. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for wealth and prosperity. It’s also considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, or new utensils on this day.Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Also known as Choti Diwali, this day celebrates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Day 3: Diwali
The main day of Diwali commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshman. Homes are adorned with diyas and rangoli, and devotees perform Lakshmi and Ganesh Puja, welcoming wealth, health, and happiness. Day 4: Govardhan Puja
The day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja honours Lord Krishna’s legendary act of lifting Govardhan Hill to protect Mathura from torrential rains, symbolizing faith and devotion. Day 5: Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being, and brothers vow to protect them, wrapping the festival in family love.Diwali is not just a festival of lights it’s a celebration of tradition, devotion, and togetherness. Whether through diyas, sweets, or family gatherings, it spreads joy and illuminates hearts across India.
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