Diwali 2024

Diwali 2025 (Deepavali 2025) is on Tuesday, October 21st in India.

Diwali's date is determined by the Indian calendar and changes every year, ranging from October to November.

It is observed on the 15th day of the 8th month (the month of Kartik) in India's calendar.

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The day is an Amavasya or 'new moon day'. Amavasya Tithi (the period when the moon opposes the sun's light by up to 12°) is from 03:45pm on October 20th to 05:55pm on October 21st in 2025.

The Goddess Lakshmi (the god of wealth) is mainly worshiped during Diwali Puja for happiness, prosperity, and fame.

For Diwali 2025, the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (best time to worship Lakshmi) is the 2 hours 32 minutes from 05:52pm to 08:24pm on October 21st.

Diwali is derived from Sanskrit word Deepavali meaning 'Line of Lamps'. It is one of the most important festivals in India, marking a new year, and often compared to Christmas in the West.

The celebrations of Diwali 2025 last for 5 days.

• Diwali Day 1: October 18th, 2025 Trayodashi - Dhanteras
• Diwali Day 2: October 20th, 2025 Chaturdashi - Choti Diwali
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