Diwali 2025, also known as Deepavali, the grand Festival of Lights, will be celebrated on Monday, 20 October 2025. This festival is one of the most anticipated and widely celebrated Hindu festivals, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.
Significance of Diwali
Diwali holds immense cultural, spiritual, and social importance. The festival marks:
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Lord Rama’s Return to Ayodhya: After defeating the demon king Ravana and completing 14 years of exile, Lord Rama returned home. The people of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome him, which became the tradition of Diwali.
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Worship of Goddess Lakshmi: Diwali is also dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. Devotees perform Lakshmi Puja to seek her blessings.
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Celebration of Good over Evil: It represents the victory of righteousness and positivity in life.
Diwali 2025 Date and Puja Timings
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Diwali Date: Monday, 20 October 2025
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Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:35 PM to 07:55 PM (approx.)
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Amavasya Tithi Begins: 19 October 2025 – 06:05 PM
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Amavasya Tithi Ends: 20 October 2025 – 06:45 PM
Performing the Lakshmi Puja during the muhurat is considered highly auspicious for prosperity and wellbeing.
How to Celebrate Diwali 2025
1. Cleaning and Decorating Homes
Before Diwali, homes are cleaned, renovated, and decorated with rangoli, flowers, and fairy lights. A clean and decorated home is believed to invite Goddess Lakshmi.
2. Lighting Diyas and Candles
People light earthen lamps (diyas), candles, and LED lights in and around their homes. The illumination symbolizes the removal of darkness and negativity from life.
3. Lakshmi Puja
Families perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening to seek blessings for wealth, prosperity, and happiness. Offerings include fruits, sweets, flowers, and coins.
4. Exchanging Gifts and Sweets
Diwali is a time for togetherness. People exchange gifts, dry fruits, and sweets with friends, family, and neighbors. Popular sweets include laddoos, barfi, kheer, and kaju katli.
5. Fireworks and Celebrations
The night is marked by the bursting of crackers, symbolizing the destruction of darkness and the spreading of joy and celebration.
Traditional Foods and Sweets
Diwali is incomplete without festive foods. Popular treats prepared include:
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Sweets: Laddoo, barfi, gulab jamun, kaju katli
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Snacks: Namak para, chakli, samosa
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Feasts: Family dinners with traditional dishes and delicacies
Spiritual Message
Diwali is not just about lights and sweets; it is a festival of spiritual enlightenment, compassion, and self-reflection. It encourages people to:
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Embrace positivity
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Forgive past grievances
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Share joy with family, friends, and the needy
Conclusion
Diwali 2025, celebrated on Monday, 20 October, is a perfect occasion to welcome wealth, happiness, and positivity into your life. By performing rituals, decorating your home, sharing sweets, and lighting lamps, you not only honor tradition but also invite divine blessings.
May this Diwali bring light, prosperity, and joy to your home and heart!
