Diwali 2025 Date Confusion Solved: Is It on October 20 or 21? Check the Correct Date, Puja Timings & Significance

Wondering whether Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on October 20 or 21? Here’s the confirmed date, Lakshmi Puja muhurat, and the true significance of the Festival of Lights. Stay updated with accurate details only on News Heaven.

🎇 Diwali 2025 Date: October 20 or 21? The Confusion Explained

Every year, devotees eagerly wait to know the exact date of Diwali, India’s biggest festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness. However, for 2025, confusion has spread about whether Diwali will fall on October 20 (Monday) or October 21 (Tuesday).

This confusion arises because the Amavasya Tithi (new moon day)—the lunar phase when Diwali is celebrated—begins on October 20 at 3:44 PM and ends on October 21 at 5:54 PM. Since the tithi spans two days, the correct celebration date depends on muhurats (auspicious timings) and regional traditions.

🌸 Correct Diwali Date and Lakshmi Puja Muhurat

As per the Hindu Panchang and astrologers cited, the most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja—the main ritual of Diwali—falls on October 20, 2025 (Monday).

🕒 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Pradosh Kaal):

7:08 PM to 8:18 PM (October 20, 2025)

This is considered the best period to worship Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, along with Lord Ganesha for good fortune. Most households in India are expected to perform Lakshmi Puja during this muhurat.

🪔 Amavasya Tithi Details

• Starts: October 20, 2025–3:44 PM

• Ends: October 21, 2025 – 5:54 PM

Since the Amavasya Tithi is active during the evening of October 20, this date is widely accepted for performing the main Diwali rituals.

💰 Other Diwali 2025 Festival Dates

These five days form the Diwali festival week, filled with lights, love, and celebration across India.

🕯️ Significance of Diwali

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, marks the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. It commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana and completing his 14-year exile.

In Western and Southern India, it’s also associated with Goddess Lakshmi’s birth and Lord Vishnu’s victory over demons. Homes are decorated with diyas, rangoli, and lights to invite positivity and prosperity.

People exchange gifts, sweets, and greetings—making Diwali a festival that unites the nation in joy and togetherness.

🏮 Final Words

Diwali 2025 is all set to light up lives on October 20, Monday, when families across India will perform Lakshmi Puja and celebrate with grandeur.

At News Heaven, we bring you authentic festival updates, muhurats, and spiritual insights—because knowing the right time to pray and celebrate makes every festival even more meaningful.