Diwali 2025 Puja Dates—(New Delhi, India)
Day 1 – Dhanteras
Date: 18th October 2025 (Saturday)
Tithi: Dwadashi
Day 2 – Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Date: 20th October 2025 (Monday)
Tithi: Chaturdashi
Day 3 – Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
Date: 21st October 2025 (Tuesday)
Tithi: Amavasya
Day 4 – Govardhan Puja
Date: 22nd October 2025 (Wednesday)
Tithi: Pratipada
Day 5 – Bhai Dooj
Date: 23rd October 2025 (Thursday)
Tithi: Dwitiya
Significance of the Five Days
- Dhanteras—Dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health. Buying gold, silver, and utensils is considered auspicious on this day.
- Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali – Observed to commemorate Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura. Homes are cleaned and lit with lamps.
- Diwali (Main Festival) – The worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, and Maha Kaali takes place. People decorate their homes with lights and lamps. Business communities perform puja of their accounts and ledgers to seek prosperity.
- Govardhan Puja – Marks the lifting of Govardhan Parvat by Lord Krishna to protect the people of Braj. Devotees prepare Annakut, a variety of food offerings.
- Bhai Dooj – A festival of the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters pray for the well-being and long life of their brothers.
Puja Timings
The most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja on 21st October 2025 is in the evening during Pradosh Kaal, after sunset. Worship of Goddess Maha Kaali is done at midnight during Mahanishita Kaal, mainly observed by scholars and spiritual practitioners.
Legends of Diwali
On Kartik Amavasya, it is believed that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and his victory over Ravana. The people of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting lamps, and since then the festival of Diwali is celebrated.
Another legend says that Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura on this day, bringing an end to his tyranny. This event is remembered as Narak Chaturdashi.
Diwali is also closely associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, who bestows wealth and prosperity on her devotees.
Celebration
Diwali is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in India. People decorate their homes, light lamps, burst firecrackers, and prepare sweets. Offices, factories, and business establishments also conduct puja, marking the beginning of a new financial year in many communities. Different regions of India observe the festival with their own traditions and customs, but the central theme remains the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
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