New Delhi: The confusion regarding Diwali 2025 has finally been cleared. This year, due to the Kartik Amavasya falling over two days, people were unsure whether Diwali would be celebrated on October 20 or October 21. Leading astrologers across the country have confirmed that Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, 20 October 2025.
Diwali is not just a one-day celebration; it is a five-day festival starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj.
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | 18 October 2025 | Saturday |
| Chhoti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) | 19 October 2025 | Sunday |
| Badi Diwali (Laxmi Puja) | 20 October 2025 | Monday |
| Govardhan Puja | 22 October 2025 | Wednesday |
| Bhai Dooj | 23 October 2025 | Thursday |
This year, Chhoti Diwali will be observed on 19 October 2025. According to the Panchang, Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 1:52 PM and ends on the same day.
Govardhan Puja, also called Annakut, is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Pratipada. In 2025, the Tithi starts on 21 October at 5:55 PM and continues until 22 October at 8:17 PM. Accordingly, Govardhan Puja will be observed on Wednesday, 22 October 2025.
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. In 2025, the Tithi starts on 22 October at 8:17 PM and ends on 23 October at 10:47 PM. Therefore, Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
All confusion regarding Diwali 2025 is now resolved. This year, Diwali falls on 20 October, while Dhanteras is on 18 October, Chhoti Diwali on 19 October, Govardhan Puja on 22 October, and Bhai Dooj on 23 October.
Preparations for the auspicious festival are in full swing across the country, with markets bustling and people ready to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into their homes.
