Every year, devotees are confused about the exact date of Diwali, especially when Amavasya is falling for two days. The same situation is being created this year. In this article, let us see whether Diwali (Diwali 2025 date) according to Hindu calendar will be celebrated on 20 October or on 21 October.
When is Diwali in 2025?
According to the Hindu calendar, Amavasya (Diwali date confusion) of Kartik month will begin on October 20 at 03:44 am. This will end the next day, October 21 at 05:54 am. According to almanac census, Diwali will be celebrated on 20 October this year.
Auspicious time of Lakshmi Puja
Auspicious time of Lakshmi Puja – 07:08 pm to 08:18 pm.
Pradosh Kaal – 5:46 pm to 08:18 pm.
The worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha has special significance on Diwali. Worshiping this in the auspicious time of Pradosh Kaal brings happiness, prosperity, wealth and opulence in the house.
Worship material
Statues of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Red cloth panchamrit pure water/Ganges water. Turmeric, Kumkum, Akshat, perfume, flower, garland, betel nut, clove, cardamom, incense. Kheel, Batasha, sugarcane, water conch, seasonal fruits, sweets. Silver coins. Earthen lamps, oils/ghee, urns etc.
Worship method
On the day of worship, wake up early in the morning, clean the house and take a bath. Sprinkle Ganga water and cleanse the place of worship and house. Lay red or yellow cloth at a clean post. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Mahalakshmi sit on the rice outpost. Make a pile of rice and light a big, unbroken ghee lamp. Keep a vessel full of water on the right side of the platform. Place a coin, betel nut and turmeric in a cloth. Place mango leaves on its mouth and place a coconut on it. Apply it tilak. Offer flowers and garlands. Offer puffedness, sugarcane, sweets and fruits to the goddess. Chant Vedic mantras. First of all perform the Aarti of Lord Ganesha and then perform the Aarti of Goddess Lakshmi. Apologize for any mistake during worship. After the puja is completed, light a lamp in every corner, doors, windows and courtyards of the house.