Diwali 2025: Date, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat and Panchang Timings
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most joyous and widely celebrated festivals in India. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Families light lamps, decorate their homes, and come together in celebration. In 2025, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja day) will be observed on Monday, 20th October 2025 . On this day, the Amavasya Tithi begins at 3:44 PM on 20th October and ends at 5:54 PM on 21st October. This lunar period makes the night of Diwali auspicious for performing rituals and worship.
Diwali 2025 Panchang Timings & Auspicious Muhurats
Performing the Lakshmi Puja during the right muhurat enhances its spiritual benefits. Below are widely accepted timings for Diwali 2025 :| Event / Period | Timing (IST) | Notes |
| Amavasya Tithi | 3:44 PM (20 Oct) – 5:54 PM (21 Oct) | New moon period for puja |
| Pradosh Kaal | ~5:46 PM – 8:18 PM | Early evening, ideal for puja |
| Vrishabha Lagna | ~7:08 PM – 9:03 PM | Favorable lagna for Lakshmi Puja |
| Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | ~7:08 PM – 8:18 PM | Main auspicious window |
Diwali 2025 Panchang Details
Here’s a quick overview of the major Panchang details for Diwali 2025 :- Tithi (Lunar Day): Amavasya
- Nakshatra: Swati (until evening)
- Yoga: Dhriti Yoga
- Karana: Chatushpada (up to 3:45 PM), followed by Nagava
- Rahu Kaal: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (avoid starting any important work)
- Choghadiya for Puja (Evening Muhurat):
- Shubh: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Amrit: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Significance of Diwali and Lakshmi Puja
Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. People lit lamps to welcome him back, a tradition that continues today. Lakshmi Puja is highly significant as it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits clean and well-lit homes. Performing the puja with devotion ensures wealth, success, and happiness for the year ahead.Lakshmi Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to perform Lakshmi Puja at home :
- Clean Your Home
Clean every corner; sprinkle holy water (Ganga Jal) to purify your house.
- Decorate the Entrance
Draw rangoli, light diyas, and decorate with torans (mango leaves or marigold garlands).
- Set Up the Puja Altar
- Place a red cloth on a wooden platform (chowki).
- Keep idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber .
- Light a diya and incense sticks.
- Offerings (Bhog)
Prepare sweets like laddoos, halwa, or kheer. Offer fruits, betel leaves, cloves, cardamom, supari, and a coin.
- Perform the Puja
- Begin with the Ganesh Puja by chanting “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” .
- Follow with Lakshmi Puja using her 108 names or Lakshmi Stotra .
- Offer flowers, turmeric (haldi), kumkum, rice, and coins.
- Light 11 or 21 diyas and place them around the house.
- Aarti
Sing Lakshmi and Ganesh Aarti with family. Ring bells and clap to spread positive energy.
- Distribute Prasad
Share sweets and offerings with family and neighbors to strengthen bonds.
Tips to Attract Prosperity on Diwali 2025
Astrologer Ramesh Khaitan recommends:- Keep a silver coin or a Lakshmi Yantra in your wallet or locker.
- Donate clothes, food, or sweets to the needy.
- Light a ghee lamp at your entrance in the evening.
- Chant Shree Suktam for wealth and divine blessings.
- Avoid arguments or negative speech on Diwali day.