Diwali 2025 Calendar: Full List of Festival Dates and Significance


2025/10/18 11:22:07 IST

Diwali 2025

    Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of India’s most celebrated festivals. It represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

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Dates

    October 18: Dhanteras, October 19: Choti Diwali / Narak Chaturdashi, October 20: Diwali / Lakshmi Puja, October 22: Govardhan Puja; October 23: Bhai Dooj

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Choti Diwali

    Celebrates Lord Krishna’s victory over demon Narakasura. Homes are decorated, and crackers are burst.

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Diwali

    Main celebration on Amavasya. Homes are lit with diyas, sweets are exchanged, and new clothes are worn.

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Dhanteras

    Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari. Buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered auspicious.

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Govardhan Puja

    Honors Lord Krishna. Devotees prepare Annakut and offer it at temples.

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Bhai Dooj

    Sisters apply tilak on brothers and pray for their long life. Brothers give gifts in return.

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