Diwali 2025 Today or Tomorrow? Correct Date, Lakshmi Puja Shubh Muhurat, Kartik Amavasya Tithi, Pradosh kaal

Diwali, the festival of light celebrated annually on the Amavasya of the Kartik month, is one of the most important Hindu festivals, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and Lord Ganesha. In 2025, there has been some confusion regarding the exact date of celebration. Let us explore the key details surrounding the date, timings and puja procedures for this auspicious occasion.

Diwali 2025: 20 Or 21 October? Check Correct Date, Kartik Amavasya Tithi, Pradosh kaal, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat As Per Hindu Calendar and Drik Panchang

Based on the lunar calendar, Diwali will be observed on 20 October, aligning with Kartik Amavasya. Performing rituals and puja on this day is believed to invite peace, prosperity, and positive energy into one's home and life.

In 2025, the Amavasya Tithi begins at 3:44 PM on 20 October and will end at 5:55 PM on 21 October. Due to the absence of Amavasya on the night of 21 October, some rituals traditionally associated with the new moon cannot be performed the next day.

However, both Pradosh Kaal and Amavasya night coincide on 20 October, making it the ideal day for celebrating Diwali and performing the Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja.

Shubh Muhurat for Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja on Diwali 2025

There are several auspicious muhurats (timings) for performing the Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja on Diwali night. The Pradosh Kaal, a period considered highly favorable for evening prayers, spans from 5:46 PM to 8:18 PM. The Vrishabh Kaal, which overlaps slightly, is observed from 7:08 PM to 9:03 PM. The most auspicious time for the Diwali Puja is considered to be between 7:08 PM and 8:18 PM, a 71-minute window regarded as spiritually potent for invoking Goddess Lakshmi's blessings.

Lakshmi Puja Timings City-Wise

Lakshmi Puja timing varies slightly across cities. In New Delhi, the recommended time is from 7:08 PM to 8:18 PM. Other major cities also observe similar timings:

• New Delhi: 7:08 PM - 8:18 PM on 20 October 2025
• Pune: 7:38 PM - 8:37 PM on 20 October 2025
• Chennai: 7:20 PM - 8:14 PM on 20 October 2025
• Jaipur: 7:17 PM - 8:25 PM on 20 October 2025
• Hyderabad: 7:21 PM - 8:19 PM on 20 October 2025
• Gurugram: Around 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on 20 October 2025

Choghadiya 2025 Muhurat for Diwali

According to Vedic astrology, Choghadiya Muhurat is an important tool to identify favorable and unfavorable periods throughout the day. On 20 October, auspicious Choghadiya periods include:

• Afternoon (Char, Labh, Amrit): 3:44 PM - 5:46 PM
• Evening (Char): 5:46 PM - 7:21 PM
• Night (Labh): 10:31 PM - 12:06 AM
• Early Morning of 21 October (Shubh, Amrit, Char): 1:41 AM - 6:26 AM

Other Important Muhurats on Diwali Day

Several key muhurats are available for different rituals throughout the day on 20 October:

• Brahma Muhurat: 4:44 AM - 5:34 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 AM - 12:28 PM
• Vijay Muhurat: 1:59 PM - 2:45 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 5:46 PM - 6:12 PM
• Sayahna Sandhya: 5:46 PM - 7:02 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 1:40 PM - 3:26 PM
• Nishita Muhurat: 11:41 PM - 12:31 AM (21 October)

Rahu Kaal on Diwali 2025: The Inauspicious Window

One must avoid performing any auspicious tasks during Rahu Kaal, which is believed to bring negative outcomes. On Diwali 2025, Rahu Kaal falls between 7:50 AM and 9:15 AM. Activities such as starting new ventures, lighting the first diya, or conducting rituals should be strictly avoided during this period.