Diwali 2025 – Date, 5-Day Schedule, Rituals, and Significance | GharPooja

When is Diwali in 2025?

In 2025, Diwali (Deepavali) will be celebrated on:

✨ Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Main Lakshmi Puja / Deepavali

🌟 5-Day Diwali 2025 Festival Schedule

Diwali is a 5-day festival of lights and devotion.

1. Dhanteras – October 19, 2025 (Sunday)

• Worship of Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kubera.

• Devotees buy gold, silver, or utensils for prosperity.

2. Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) – October 20, 2025 (Monday)

• Symbolizes Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura.

• Families light diyas and take an oil bath for purification.

3. Diwali / Lakshmi Puja – October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)

• The most auspicious day to worship Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kubera.

• Homes are decorated with rangoli, diyas, and candles.

• Families perform Lakshmi Puja for wealth, health, and happiness.

4. Govardhan Puja / Annakut – October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)

• Commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Parvat.

• Devotees prepare Chhappan Bhog (56 offerings).

5. Bhai Dooj – October 23, 2025 (Thursday)

• A festival of sibling love.

• Sisters pray for their brothers’ prosperity; brothers give gifts.

🌼 Significance of Diwali

• Victory of Good over Evil: Symbolizes Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.

• Wealth & Prosperity: Maa Lakshmi blesses homes with abundance.

• New Beginnings: Businesses open new accounts (Chopda Pujan).

• Unity & Joy: Families come together to celebrate with diyas, sweets, and gifts.

How to Perform Lakshmi Puja at Home (Diwali 2025)

Performing Lakshmi Puja at home brings divine blessings.

1. Clean the house and decorate with flowers & rangoli.

2. Place idols of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on a decorated altar.

3. Offer flowers, sweets, coins, kumkum, and light 11+ diyas.

4. Chant “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah”.

5. Read the Lakshmi Puja Katha.

6. Distribute prasad and seek blessings from elders.

FAQs

Q1. When is Diwali 2025?
Diwali will be celebrated on October 21, 2025 (Tuesday).

Q2. Why is Diwali celebrated?
It marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity.

Q3. What are the 5 days of Diwali?
Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali), Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.

Q4. Can I perform Lakshmi Puja without a priest?
Yes. With devotion, basic samagri, and chanting mantras, you can do it at home.

Q5. How can I book an online Diwali Puja?
You can book through GharPooja.com for authentic rituals and pandits