Diwali, also known as Deepawali or Dipawali, is one of the grandest and most loved festivals in India. Apart from people in India, the Indian diaspora, which is spread across the globe, celebrates this festival with great enthusiasm and fervour. This festival is considered a symbol of the celebration of the victory of good over evil. It is also the symbol of happiness, victory and hope. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated throughout the world in October for three days full of happiness, worship, and tradition. If you want to know the date of Diwali 2025, the exact festival timing or the significance of the rituals, this detailed guide is your helping hand.
Diwali 2025 Date & Tithi Timing
The spiritual and cultural importance of Diwali 2025 will come out during the celebrations of the three days. On October 18, 2025, the festival starts with Dhanteras, a day that is dedicated to wealth, health, and Ayurveda. It is the day when people buy gold, silver, and utensils to attract prosperity. October 20, 2025, is Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali, which is a festival of the triumph of good over evil. It highlights Lord Krishna conquering the demon Narakasura. The main day of the festival, Diwali or Lakshmi Puja, is on October 21, 2025. It is a day devoted to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity; prayers for prosperity and good health in the coming year are made.
Key Muhurat on Diwali 2025 (Lakshmi Puja):
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:46 PM to 08:20 PM (IST)
Amavasya Tithi Begins: 04:02 PM on October 21
Amavasya Tithi Ends: 01:18 PM on October 22
The timings of the Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja, diyas lighting, and family rituals are very important to those who carry them out.
“In October 2025, planetary positions are expected to favour spiritual purification and money matters.”
3-Day Diwali 2025 Festival Schedule
Diwali 2025 will be celebrated over 3 days, and this is the most common way of celebrating it in the majority of India. It is still five days in some places of India though.
1. Dhanteras – October 18, 2025 (Saturday)
Dhanteras or the day of wealth is the day that the festival first appears on the calendar. 'Dhan' suggests wealth and 'Teras' is the 13th lunar day.
Rituals:
Buy gold, silver, or utensils
Worship Lord Dhanvantari (God of Ayurveda) & Lord Kubera (God of Wealth)
Light the first diya near the entrance for good luck
Significance:
Dhanteras is the spiritual onset of Diwali, and the festival welcomes wealth into the house. It is said that buying is like breeding money and health for the coming year.
2. Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali – October 20, 2025 (Monday)
Besides the Kali Chaudas or Choti Diwali names, this day also celebrates Krishna's killing of the demon Narakasura.
Rituals:
Abhyanga Snan early morning (ritual bath)
Cleaning homes and making sweets like chakli, laddoo, and gujiya
At night, lighting diyas is done to get rid of negativity
Significance:
The day is a metaphor for the triumph of the light over the dark and good over evil. It is also considered among many families as the day of preparation and setting up for the main day of Diwali.
3. Diwali / Lakshmi Puja – October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
This is the main Diwali day and the most important day fall on Amavasya (new moon) day. The day is devoted to the worship of goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and abundance, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles.
Rituals:
Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja during Pradosh Kaal (time after sunset)
Lighting of diyas at each and every corner of the house
Bursting of firecrackers (if allowed)
Sharing of sweets and gifts with friends and neighbors
Many business families starting new accounting books (Chopda Pujan)
Significance
The day refers to the victory of good over evil (return of Rama to Ayodhya), spiritual awakening, and bringing of financial blessings for the next year. For a lot of people, it is also the start of a new Hindu financial year.
Diwali Spiritual and Astrological Significance
The Diwali 2025 date falls on the Amavasya, the darkest night of the lunar month. A spiritually very strong time for letting go of old karma, meditating, and beginning anew.
What makes Diwali October 2025 a powerfully spiritual day is the following:
Planetary Positions: With the Moon and the Sun being conjunct (Amavasya) as well as Jupiter being in a favourable transit, it is a very potent time for bringing wealth and inner peace.
Vastu & Energy: Evening lamp lighting brings in the good vibes defeating tamas (inertia) in the process.
Mantras & Chanting: Diwali is an extremely auspicious occasion to perform Lakshmi Suktam, Kanakadhara Stotra, and Vishnu Sahasranama chanting.
Diwali 2025 Rituals You Should Not Miss
To really be in harmony with the holiness of Diwali, you may want to consider doing these traditional rituals in 2025:
1. Deep Cleaning & Purification
Absolutely necessary before Diwali, cleaning the house means ridding it of stale energy and making room for blessings.
2. Rangoli & Toran Decorations
Make beautiful and colorful rangolis using natural colors, flowers, and rice flour. Putting up mango leaf torans on the doors is the way to invite the good energy.
3. Lighting Diyas (Oil Lamps)
The lighting of at least 11–21 diyas should be done throughout the house, and that is including the main entrance as well as the corners of the rooms so that darkness may be driven away.
4. Lakshmi-Ganesh Idol Puja
Idols kept on a red cloth, decorated with marigold flowers, incense lit, and sweets (modaks, kheer, etc.) offered.
5. Charity and Dana
Giving food, clothes, or money to those in need is an integral part of Diwali dharma.
6. Family Feasting and Togetherness
The heart of Diwali is the mutual bonding through food, laughter, and sweets.
Modern Trends in Diwali 2025
With Diwali becoming more global, the 2025 edition is anticipated to have:
Eco-Friendly Fireworks & Diyas: There is an increasing inclination toward low-noise, biodegradable options
Virtual Lakshmi Puja: Performing the puja online with family and friends wherever they are in the world
Artisan Gifting: The popularity of handmade, eco-friendly gift hampers is on the rise
Minimalist Celebrations: Young Indians who choose quality time and self-reflection instead of showing off
Celebrating Diwali 2025 Globally
Nowadays, Diwali is a festival that is celebrated all over the world, not only in India but in:
USA: White House and Times Square are decorated for Diwali events
UK: Trafalgar Square is the place for cultural and religious celebrations
Singapore & Malaysia: In the Little India areas, fairs and temple processions are held
UAE: Grand Diwali sales, fireworks, and temple ceremonies
The spirit of Diwali 2025 will come to your heart wherever you may be.
Final Thoughts
If you are getting your home ready for Lakshmi Puja or making plans to go back to India and be with your family, Diwali 2025 is going to be a very heartfelt celebration.
It is a festival that is deeply rooted in rituals and traditions handed down from generation to generation. It tells that no matter how dark life gets, one single flame of hope can be the light along the way. A Blessed, Bright, and Abundant Diwali 2025 to You!