Introduction: Diwali – The Festival of Light, Joy, and Prosperity
Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on October 20, marking the festival of lights, love, and prosperity across India and around the world. This five-day festival begins with Dhanteras and concludes with Bhai Dooj, symbolizing happiness, wealth, and spiritual awakening.
This year, Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on October 22, while Diwali night coincides with Amavasya Tithi, a time that represents the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali 2025: Important Dates and Puja Timings
| Tithi | Date & Time | Festival | Description |
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| Trayodashi Tithi | October 18, 2025 (07:17 PM – 08:20 PM) | Dhanteras | Devotees buy gold, silver, and new utensils. Prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari for wealth and good health. |
| Trayodashi Tithi | October 18, 2025 (05:49 PM – 07:05 PM) | Yama Deepam | A diya with mustard oil is lit to honor Lord Yama, praying for a long and safe life. |
| Chaturdashi Tithi | October 20, 2025 (05:12 AM – 06:25 AM) | Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi | Celebrates Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. People take an auspicious bath and perform early morning prayers. |
| Amavasya Tithi | October 20, 2025 (07:08 PM – 08:18 PM) | Lakshmi Puja | The main Diwali night, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Homes glow with diyas, candles, and rangolis. |
| Pratipada Tithi | **October 22, 2025 (Morning: 06:26 AM – 08:42 AM | Evening: 03:29 PM – 05:44 PM)** | Govardhan Puja |
| Dwitiya Tithi | October 23, 2025 (01:13 PM – 03:28 PM) | Bhai Dooj | A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, filled with blessings, love, and gifts. |
Significance of Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Inner Strength
Diwali is much more than just a festival — it’s a celebration of hope, wisdom, and positivity. It teaches the value of inner light, compassion, and the importance of unity in society.
According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, visits homes on Diwali night to bless families with abundance and happiness. People also worship Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, to invite success and peace into their lives.
The five days of Diwali carry a deep spiritual meaning, reminding us to replace negativity with light, joy, and wisdom.
How Diwali Is Celebrated Across India
Across India, Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm and colorful traditions:
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Homes are decorated with flowers, lights, and rangolis, and lit with diyas to invite divine energy.
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Families wear new clothes, prepare traditional sweets, and exchange gifts.
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It’s customary to keep doors and windows open to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into the home.
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In South India, Diwali honors the return of King Mahabali and homes are decorated with flowers and cow dung.
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In West Bengal and Eastern India, devotees perform Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja, to worship Goddess Kali.
Diwali 2025: Spreading Joy and Happiness
This Diwali, let’s celebrate in a way that spreads true happiness and human kindness. Instead of focusing on firecrackers, you can make the festival more meaningful by:
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Visiting orphanages and sharing sweets, gifts, and love with children.
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Celebrating with the elderly in old-age homes by offering food and clothes.
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Supporting local artisans and small vendors by purchasing clay diyas and handmade decor.
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Donating to a noble cause instead of spending on fireworks.
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Appreciating your employees or helpers with gifts and festive meals.
Let this Diwali 2025 be a reminder to light up hearts, not just homes — and to spread love, gratitude, and togetherness everywhere.
Final Wishes
TOI wishes everyone a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali 2025!
May this festival bring light to your home, peace to your mind, and prosperity to your life.
