Highlights

Diwali is a multi-day festival celebrating the triumph of light over evil.
Each day, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, showcases the uniqueness of India’s customs and traditions.

Diwali’s customs include cleaning homes, worshipping deities, lighting diyas, and exchanging gifts.

Deepavali, famously called ‘Diwali,’ is one of the biggest festivals celebrated all over India. People light up their houses with candles, lights, and earthen lamps to celebrate this grand festival during Diwali. According to the Hindu Calendar, Diwali is on Monday, 20th October, 2025. Let’s first take a look at the basic details of the festival:

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

5-Days Diwali 2025 Celebration

We all know that Diwali is not a one-day festival. Everyone around the nation gets super excited during Diwali since it is a five-day festival.

Date	Puja Muhurat	Tithi	Festival	Description
October 18, 2025	07:17 PM to 08:20 PM	Trayodashi Tithi	Dhanteras	Dhanteras, considered an auspicious day to buy gold, silver, or new utensils. On this auspicious day, devotees offer prayers to Goddess Laxmi and Lord Dhanvantri for wealth and well-being.
October 18, 2025	05:49 PM to 07:05 PM	Trayodashi Tithi	Yama Deepam	On this propitious day, devotees light a diya with mustard oil to honour Lord Yama. To get rid of the fear of untimely death, devotees perform puja to Lord Yama Dev.
October 19, 2025	05:12 AM to 06:25 AM (Abhyang Snan)	Chaturdashi Tithi	Choti Diwali	Choti Diwali is also celebrated as Narak Chaturdashi. The day commemorates Lord Krishna’s triumph against Narakasura. Early in the morning, ritualistic bathing, applying aromatic oils, and puja (prayer) are common rituals.
October 20, 2025	07:08 PM to 08:18 PM	Amavasya Tithi	Laxmi Pujan	On this auspicious day, devotees offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi and perform Laxmi puja. People light diya and candles to remove darkness. At Lakshmi Puja, families come together to seek of Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of prosperity, happiness, and abundance.
October 22, 2025	Morning Muhurat: 06:26 AM to 08:42 AM Evening Muhurat: 03:29 PM to 05:44 PM	Pratipada Tithi	Govardhan Puja	Govardhan Puja is performed on this day, honouring the occasion when Lord Krishna held Govardhan Hill to shield the villagers from torrential rain.
October 23, 2025	01:13 PM to 03:28 PM	Dwitiya Tithi	Bhai Dooj	Bhai Dooj, the last day of Diwali, honours the relationship between brothers and sisters. In exchange for sisters’ prayers for their brothers’ health and long life, brothers present gifts to their sisters and swear to keep them safe.

Day 1: Dhanteras

The first day of the five-day festival is Dhanteras, and on this day, people buy gold, silver, automobiles, utensils, property and other precious goods. Moreover, people clean their homes and worship Goddess Laxmi & Lord Ganesh. Furthermore, on this day, people worship Lord Dhanvantri, who emerged from ‘Samudra Manthan’ carrying a jar of elixir.

Day 2: Choti Diwali

On Choti Diwali, people start decorating their homes. Children make rangolis and put up lights. Furthermore, People worship the gods Lord Krishna, Goddess Kali, Hanuman, and Yamaraj to cleanse their souls.

Day 3: Diwali and Lakshmi Puja

Diwali, or ‘Festival of Lights,’ is a festival of new beginnings, and people celebrate the victory of good over evil. People decorate houses, shops, and public places with diyas. Furthermore, family members gather for Lakshmi pooja, eating mouth-watering dishes & sweets, and in the evening, children and adults play with firecrackers.

Day 4: Padva (Bali Pratipada/ Diwali Padva)

People celebrate this day to honour the return of the daitya-king Bali to Earth. According to the legend, Bali or Mahabali, the benevolent king of the Asuras, threatened the heavens, so Vishnu, in his Vamana avatar, sent him to the netherworld. However, he was pleased with the devotion of Balli and allowed him to visit his former subjects once a year.

Day 5: Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj is a festival where sisters pray to God for their brothers and pray for their longevity, well-being, and prosperity. Moreover, the occasion occurs two days after Diwali and sisters invite their brothers to visit their place and prepare their beloved dishes.

Different Reasons To Celebrate Diwali

People celebrate Diwali for different reasons in India, and here is a list of those reasons:

In the Northern parts of India, people celebrate the story of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana after defeating Ravana.
As per the most popular tradition, on this day, Goddess Lakshmi was born from Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean of milk by the gods and demons. Goddess Lakshmi chose Lord Vishnu as her husband on the night of Diwali.
In the Southern parts of India, people celebrate Diwali as the day when Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.
In Jainism, the day marks the anniversary of when Mahavira’s soul finally attained Nirvana.
Sikhs celebrate this day to mark the release of Guru Hargobind by the Mughal emperor Jehangir.

Do’s and Don’t’s While Playing With Firecrackers

Here is a list of do’s and don’ts one should follow while playing Diwali:

Do’s While Playing With Firecrackers

Read the safety instructions on the box before using the firecrackers.
Wear thick, cotton clothes when bursting crackers, rather than synthetic, loose, or flowing garments.
In case of burns, pour a large quantity of water on the burnt area.
Keep an eye on children while they light Candles, Diyas and Crackers.
Ensure your pets feel comfortable and feed them well before bursting crackers.

Don’ts While Playing With Firecrackers

Don’t burst crackers inside the house.
Don’t light a cracker when it is in your hand.
Never keep your face close to the cracker while trying to light it.
Don’t allow small children to handle fireworks.
Never apply any cream, ointment, or oil on the burnt area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

What are the five days of Deepavali called?

The five days of Deepavali/Diwali are:

Dhanteras
Choti Diwali
Diwali
Padva/Bali Pratipada/ Diwali Padva
Bhai Duj

What is the date of Diwali 2025?

In 2025, Diwali is on October 20th, Monday.

Why do we celebrate Diwali?

People celebrate Diwali because on this day, Lord Rama, with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, returned to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile.

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