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New Delhi: How different religions celebrate Diwali on October 20, 2025, is a fascinating journey across India and beyond, showcasing the rich tapestry of faiths embracing this Festival of Lights. Travel through bustling streets and serene temples where the glow of lamps brightens faces of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists alike. Each community adds unique colours and meanings to Diwali’s universal theme: the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
Beyond the dazzling lights and festive cheer, Diwali offers a profound celebration of unity, renewal, and hope. It’s a vibrant tapestry of traditions that invite us to reflect on triumph—not just of mythic tales, but of resilience, wisdom, and togetherness across diverse communities. Whether you’re wandering through lit-up streets or quiet temples, this festival beckons you to experience stories that connect millions through shared values of light, good fortune, and joy.
Hindu Diwali 2025: Lamps, Lakshmi Puja, and local pageants
For Hindus, Diwali is an exuberant celebration filled with diyas, fireworks, rangoli art, and feasting. It honours Lord Rama’s return after 14 years of exile, symbolising the triumph of dharma. Families gather to perform Lakshmi Puja, inviting wealth and wellbeing for the year ahead.
Jain Diwali 2025: Spiritual enlightenment
Jains observe Diwali as a spiritual milestone— commemorating Mahavira’s nirvana in 527 BC— with fasting, prayers, and reflection. Lighted lamps represent the illumination of wisdom and release from the cycle of samsara.
Sikh Diwali 2025: Bandi Chhor Divas alongside Diwali
Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas coinciding with Diwali, commemorating Guru Hargobind’s liberation and that of 52 other princes. The Golden Temple dazzles with lights, prayers echo, honouring resilience and communal harmony.
Buddhist Diwali: Newar and regional customs
Certain Buddhist communities, especially Newar Buddhists, celebrate Diwali by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, embracing themes of prosperity and communal joy, harmonising with the broader Festival of Lights cultural spirit.
Diwali 2025, on October 20, is a beautiful mosaic of faiths and traditions. As you travel through celebrations, you witness a shared reverence for light’s triumph—a guiding beacon for millions worldwide celebrating hope, unity, and renewal.
