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New Delhi: Diwali is a festival that fills hearts with warmth and homes with light. The gentle glow of diyas, the colours of rangoli at every doorstep, and the laughter of families preparing for celebration create a feeling of joy that cannot be matched.
This year, many are wondering the exact day of Diwali 2025—will it be October 20 or 21? Knowing the true date allows families to come together at the perfect time for Lakshmi Puja, welcome prosperity, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Let us uncover the real date of Diwali 2025 and explore the traditions that make this festival so special.
Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya (new moon) of the Hindu month Kartik. In 2025, the Amavasya begins at 3:44 PM on October 20 and ends at 5:54 PM on October 21.
Since the new moon starts before sunset on October 20, Monday, October 20, 2025, is the main day for Diwali and Lakshmi Puja.
Performing the Lakshmi Puja during these timings is believed to bring wealth, prosperity, and happiness to your home.
Amavasya, the new moon night, holds profound spiritual significance. According to legend, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana and completing fourteen years of exile on this day. To celebrate, people lit diyas throughout the city, a tradition that continues today.
Lighting diyas symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is a reminder that even in tough times, hope, positivity, and faith can guide us forward.
Diwali is more than lights and fireworks—it is a festival of renewal, gratitude, and family bonds. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, along with Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber, seeking blessings for success and happiness.
Homes are cleaned and decorated with rangoli, flowers, and diyas to welcome positivity and prosperity. Families exchange gifts, share sweets, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Generosity is also key—donating food, clothes, or money to those in need spreads the spirit of Diwali beyond your own home.
While the core of Diwali stays the same, celebrations vary by region:
From decorating homes with diyas to preparing festive sweets like laddoos, barfis, and kaju katli, Diwali is a sensory celebration of light, flavor, and family. Many people now choose eco-friendly decorations and diyas to celebrate responsibly.
At its heart, Diwali is a festival of hope. It reminds us that goodness and light can overcome darkness. It encourages reflection, forgiveness, and fresh beginnings, making it a time for both spiritual and emotional renewal.
This year, as diyas light up homes on October 20, 2025, Diwali will once again bring peace, joy, and prosperity to millions. It is a moment to celebrate life, family, and the enduring power of light.
