Diwali: Date, Samagri, Mantras, Lakshmi Puja Timings In India

Diwali is undoubtedly one of the significant festivals in India. People are busy shopping for utensils, decorative items, gifts, metallic items, gold, silver, and whatnot. Here are the important details about the five auspicious days of Diwali 2025. 

DHANTERAS 2025

18 October, 2025 (Saturday)

Dhantrayodashi, also known as Dhanteras, is observed during the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat begins at 07:15 P.M. and ends at 08:19 PM. Moreover, Dhanteras marks the beginning of the auspicious festival of Diwali in India. On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, the God of wealth. They purchase clothes, gold, silver and gadgets.  

CHOTI DIWALI

19 October, 2025 (Sunday)

Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali is observed a day before Badi Diwali.  This day marks the victory of good over evil as it commemorates the killing of Narakasura, the demon king, by Lord Krishna, Goddess Kali and Satyabhama. 

DIWALI

20th October, 2025 (Monday)

According to the Hindu Calendar, Diwali is on 20th October, 2025. Here are the details about Diwali Puja 2025:

Diwali Puja Timings: 07:08 PM to 8:18 PM on October 20, 2025

Amavasya Tithi Starts Time: 03:44 PM on October 20, 2025

Amavasya Tithi End Time: 05:54 PM on October 21, 2025

Lakshmi Puja Timings 2025 in Different Cities

Samagri for Diwali Puja

Here is the list of items that you will surely need for Diwali Puja

DIWALI 2025 PUJA MANTRAS

For Happiness: Om Shreem Shree-aee Namaha

To Receive Financial Benefits: Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha 

For Spiritual Growth: Om Maha Deyvicha Vidmahay; Vishnu Patnicha Deemahee; Thanno Lakshmi Prachodayat

GOVARDHAN PUJA 2025

22 October, 2025 (Wednesday)

Govardhan Puja timings begin on October 21 at 5:54 PM and end on October 22 at 8:16 PM. People celebrate Govardhan Puja, a day after Diwali and worship Lord Krishna, who saved the residents of Mathura from torrential rains caused by Lord Indra by lifting a mountain named ‘Govardhan.’

BHAI DOOJ 2025

23 October, 2025 (Thursday)

The timings for celebrating Bhai Dooj are 1:13 PM to 3:28 PM IST. This day celebrates the special bond of brothers and sisters. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra after killing the evil demon Narakasura. Subhadra greeted Lord Krishna with sweets and flowers and applied tilak on his forehead.

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