Sign in Subscribe
Diwali

Diwali 2025: Celebrate the Festival of Lights on October 20 for Maximum Auspiciousness

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time to share happiness, joy, and prosperity with friends, family, and loved ones. The festival is celebrated for five days, with each day signifying a different aspect of the goddess Lakshmi. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha to invite prosperity and good luck. For Diwali 2025, the most auspicious date to celebrate is October 20, as per the Kartik Amavasya tithi. Astrologically, the majority of Amavasya occurs on October 20, making it the most favourable day for performing rituals and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi.

Key Takeaways:

  • Diwali 2025 falls on October 20, as per the Kartik Amavasya tithi, which is considered the most auspicious date to celebrate.
  • The Amavasya tithi begins on October 20 at 03:44 PM and ends on October 21 at 05:54 PM, with the majority of it occurring on October 20.
  • Performing Lakshmi Puja during the prescribed muhurat on October 20 is believed to bring maximum wealth, prosperity, and spiritual benefits.
  • The Lakshmi Puja muhurat on October 20 is from 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM, with the Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal being the most auspicious periods.
  • The Sthir Lagna, which is traditionally important for maximum benefits during the worship, is present on October 20, making it the most auspicious day to celebrate Diwali.
  • Performing Lakshmi Puja on October 21 will not include the Sthir Lagna, which is present on October 20.

Statistics:

  • The Amavasya tithi begins on October 20, 2025, at 03:44 PM.
  • The Amavasya tithi ends on October 21, 2025, at 05:54 PM.
  • The majority of the Amavasya occurs on October 20.
  • The Lakshmi Puja muhurat on October 20 is from 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM.

Sources:

  • "When is Diwali 2025 and Why October 20 is the Most Auspicious Date to Celebrate" by Times Group.
  • "Diwali 2025 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: Best Timings to Perform the Rituals for Wealth and Prosperity" by Times Group.
  • "Frequently Asked Questions About Diwali 2025" by Times Group.
  • "How to Celebrate Diwali 2025: Traditional Rituals, Puja, and Practices for Prosperity" by Times Group.

Read more