Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s most beloved celebrations, full of light, devotion, family reunions, and spiritual renewal. Central to Diwali is Lakshmi Puja, the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. In 2025, the timing, rituals, and significance of Lakshmi Puja carry special meaning for devotees.
In this article, we explore the 5 days of Diwali 2025, the 2025 Diwali date, Diwali pooja time, Diwali pooja vidhi, and more.
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5 Days of Diwali 2025 & Their Significance
Day 1 -
Name: Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)
Date: October 18, 2025
Significance / Rituals: Invocation of wealth and prosperity. People clean homes, buy utensils, gold or metal items, and light diyas.
Day 2 -
Name: Naraka Chaturdashi / Chhoti Diwali
Date: October 20, 2025 (some sources consider Oct 19)
Significance / Rituals: Also known as Kali Chaudas or Choti Diwali. It symbolizes the destruction of inner negativity and evil. The legend of Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura is invoked.
Day 3 -
Name: Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali Day)
Date: October 21, 2025
Significance / Rituals: The most auspicious day. Homes are illuminated, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped, prayers and aartis are offered.
Day 4 -
Name: Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Date: October 22, 2025
Significance / Rituals: Devotion to Lord Krishna and nature people make “Annakut” (mountain of food) offerings, worship Govardhan Hill, and show gratitude for nature’s abundance.
Day 5 -
Name: Bhai Dooj
Date: October 23, 2025
Significance / Rituals: Celebration of the sibling bond. Sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being and mark them with a tilak; brothers give back love and protection.
2025 Diwali Date & Timing
2025 Diwali date – The main Diwali / Lakshmi Puja day falls on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Some sources mention an overlap or ambiguity in tithi transitions (Amavasya begins Oct 20 at 3:44 PM)
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Diwali Pooja Time / Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (2025)
The Diwali pooja time for Lakshmi Puja is a crucial one must perform the worship during the Pradosh Kaal and ideally overlapping with Vrishabha Kaal. Various sources give slightly different timings depending on the region. A common window: 7:23 PM to 8:27 PM
Another source gives 06:48 PM to 08:20 PM IST. DrikPanchang for New Delhi shows 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM. Thus, for your city, you should check the local Panchang or astrologer, but generally the prime period lies in the evening between ~ 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in many places.
Diwali Pooja Vidhi & Rituals (Method)
Here’s a step-by-step Diwali pooja vidhi (ritual method) for Lakshmi Puja:
1) Cleansing & Preparation
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Cleanse and decorate the worship space (puja area) with rangoli, flowers, oil/ghee lamps (diyas), and incense sticks.
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Place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha side by side.
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Offer fresh flowers, betel leaves, fruits, sweets, rice, turmeric, kumkum, and other puja essentials.
2) Ganesh Invocation (Ganapati Puja)
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Begin with Ganesh Puja, chant Ganesh mantras, offer flowers, sweets, and ask for the removal of obstacles.
3) Prana Pratishtha & Sankalpa
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Invoke the divine presence (Prana Pratistha) into the idols by chanting appropriate mantras.
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Take a Sankalpa (vow) stating your intentions and purpose of the Puja.
4) Lakshmi Invocation & Worship
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Offer water (achamana), then bathe the idol (abhishek) with water, milk (if tradition allows), or holy substances.
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Offer garments, ornaments, sandalwood paste, and more flowers.
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Apply kumkum, turmeric, and rice on the idol (tilak) and place offerings (Naivedya) of sweets, fruits, etc.
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Recite Lakshmi mantras, stotras (verses), and perform Arati (waving of lamp).
5) Aarti & Pradakshina
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Perform Aarti by circling a lit lamp before the deities while singing hymns.
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Do Pradakshina (circumambulation) around the altar if custom demands.
6) Distribution of Prasad
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Distribute the offerings (Prasad) to family, friends, and guests.
7) Lighting Diyas & Illumination
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After Puja, light rows of diyas (earthen lamps) inside and outside the home to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
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Some families also perform Yama Deepam (lamp for the lord of death) at the evening.
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Significance of Lakshmi Puja & Diwali 2025
Prosperity & Abundance: Devotees invoke Goddess Lakshmi to bless them with wealth, financial stability, and abundance in the coming year.
Removal of Obstacles & Negative Energy: Cleaning and illuminating homes is symbolic of clearing ignorance and negativity.
Inner Illumination: Spiritually, Diwali is about the triumph of light (knowledge) over darkness (ignorance).
Family & Social Bonds: The festival strengthens bonds through shared rituals, gifts, meals, and involvement.
Gratitude & Renewal: The five days collectively cover wealth (Dhanteras), inner purification (Choti Diwali), prosperity (Lakshmi Puja), nature worship (Govardhan), and familial bonds (Bhai Dooj).
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FAQs On Diwali 2025
1) Why is Diwali so early in 2025?
Diwali’s date is determined by the lunar calendar (Hindu lunisolar Tithi). In 2025, the Amavasya Tithi (new moon) of Kartika month occurs earlier in October, pushing the festival date to mid-October rather than late October/November as in many years.
2) What is the time of Laxmi Puja in Diwali 2025?
The most auspicious Diwali pooja time (Lakshmi Puja Muhurat) in 2025 is often cited as 7:23 PM to 8:27 PM (during Pradosh Kaal overlapping Vrishabha Kaal) Other regional sources suggest 06:48 PM to 08:20 PM (general window)
In Delhi, DrikPanchang shows 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM. Always verify your city’s Panchang because local muhurats may vary.
3) What are the 5 days of Diwali?
The 5 days of Diwali are:
1. Dhanteras (Day of wealth)
2. Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali (Day of purification)
3. Lakshmi Puja / Diwali (Main festival, worship of Lakshmi)
4. Govardhan Puja / Annakut (Nature & Krishna worship)
5. Bhai Dooj (Sibling devotion day)
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Tips for Observing Diwali 2025 Lakshmi Puja Meaningfully
Clean and decorate early: Start cleaning homes a few days in advance to invite divine presence.
Use pure materials: Offer fresh items, use ghee or oil lamps, incense, and natural flowers.
Follow local muhurat: Use a respected Panchang or astrologer to confirm your region’s auspicious timings.
Pray with devotion: The sincerity of intention matters more than the grandeur of offerings.
Light generously: Illuminate corners, thresholds, and pathways with diyas and lights. Distribute sweets, Prasad, and blessings with family and neighbors.
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Conclusion on Diwali 2025
Diwali 2025 promises to be a luminous celebration, with the heart of the festival being Lakshmi Puja on October 21. Observing the 5 days of Diwali 2025 from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj allows us to honor wealth, purity, nature, and familial bonds. Performing Diwali pooja vidhi within the auspicious Diwali pooja time (ideally between ~ 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM) invites the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi into our homes and lives.
May your Diwali be bright, spiritually uplifting, and prosperous. Let me know if you want a region-specific muhurat or a printable infographic version of this for your website.
