Diwali 2025 Calendar: Real Date, Time, Puja Muhurat & More

Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is a Hindu festival of lights. It is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated across the world by Indians and non-Indians. 

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Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on October 21, as it is the main day to perform the Lakshmi Puja. However, Karnataka has listed October 22, 2025, as a Diwali holiday in its public holiday calendar.

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The festival is celebrated during the Ashwin and Kartika months. It typically falls around mid-September to mid-November. 

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This festive occasion honours Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Laxman’s return to Ayodhya after defeating the evil Lord Ravana.

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Check out Dussehra 2025 dates and timings.

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When is Diwali 2025?

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Here is a table showcasing the complete Diwali 2025 calendar.

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Diwali Puja Muhurat

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Learn all the important puja and muhurat timings for the festive season.

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Dhanteras Puja Muhurat

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Trayodashi Tithi starts: 12:18 PM, October 18, 2025

Trayodashi Tithi ends: 01:51 PM, October 19, 2025

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Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is an essential festival that takes place on the first day before the Diwali festivities kick in. 

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People buy gold coins and gold jewellery on the occasion of Dhanteras and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber.  

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Narak Chaturdashi

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Chaturdashi Tithi starts: 01:51 PM, October 19, 2025

Chaturdashi Tithi ends: 03:44 PM, October 20, 2025

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The ritual of performing Abhyang Snan (holy bath) on Chaturdashi is known as Narak Chaturdashi. This ritual is said to protect you from going to Narak (hell) in the afterlife.

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Diwali/Lakshmi Puja

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Amavasya/Lakshmi Puja Tithi starts: 03:44 PM, October 20, 2025

Amavasya/Lakshmi Puja Tithi ends: 05:54 PM, October 21, 2025

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The occasion of Diwali is celebrated on the night of Amavasya (new moon). Lakshmi Puja is an important ritual which is performed on Diwali, offering prayers to the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

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Govardhan Puja

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Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat: 06:30 AM to 08:50 AM, October 22, 2025

Govardhan Puja Sayankala Muhurat: 03:48 PM to 06:07 PM, October 22, 2025

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Pratipada Tithi starts: 05:54 PM, October 21, 2025

Pratipada Tithi ends: 08:16 PM, October 22, 2025

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Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali to honour Lord Krishna’s victory over Lord Indra. On this day, people cook food made with wheat, cereals, grams, and rice, and offer it to Lord Krishna.

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Bhai Dooj

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Bhai Dooj Aprahana Time: 01:28 PM to 03:47 PM, October 23, 2025

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Dwitiya Tithi starts: 08:16 PM, October 22, 2025 

Dwitiya Tithi ends: 10:46 PM, October 23, 2025

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The festival of Bhai Dooj is similar to that of Raksha Bandhan. On this day, sisters apply tilak to their brothers and pray for their long and healthy life. In return, brothers shower their sisters with gifts.