With the completion of Karwa Chauth, all eyes are now on Diwali 2025. The countdown for the festival of lights has begun but confusion among people persists over Diwali 2025 Date or Deepawali 2025 Real Date. Just like the previous years, this year as well there is confusion around Diwali 2025 Date or Deepawali 2025 Date.
Since you have landed on this page, True Scoop assumes that you are also confused about Diwali 2025 Date. Continue reading below to know when is Diwali 2025 and what's causing the confusion-
Diwali is celebrated every year on the new moon day of the month of Kartik. People are confused about the date of Diwali in 2025, whether it will fall on October 20th or 21st. Actually, the new moon day will begin on October 20th and last until October 21st. Hence, the confusion around Diwali Date 2025.
As per reports, the new moon day of the month of Kartik will begin at 3:44 pm on October 20th, 2025, and end at 5:54 pm on October 21st, 2025. According to the rules of the Hindu calendar, Diwali is celebrated on the day when the new moon date prevails at sunset.
The new moon date will prevail at sunset (around 5:40 PM) on October 20th. Therefore, the main Diwali celebrations will be held on Monday, October 20th, 2025.
The Lakshmi Puja of Diwali is performed during the Pradosh period, the time after sunset, on the new moon day, which is considered the most auspicious. Here are some auspicious times for worship for October 20, 2025.
Lakshmi Puja Muhurats: 5:40 PM to 7:36 PM. As per reports, this time is best for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Kubera.
Pradosh Kaal: 5:40 PM to 8:16 PM. Starting the puja during Pradosh Kaal brings auspicious results.
There is belief that worshiping and performing Puja during these Muhurats brings wealth, prosperity, and happiness.
As per reports, there are beliefs that no religious or auspicious work should be started during inauspicious times. Do not perform puja at below mentioned times on October 20, 2025.
Rahu Kaal: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Do not begin any auspicious work, such as puja or new investments, during this time.
Yamagand Kaal: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Avoid religious activities and exercise caution during this time.
Gulika Kaal: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Do not begin any puja or celebration during this time.
Deepawali celebrations begin with Dhanteras on October 18th. The following day, Naraka Chaturdashi, will be on October 19th. Diwali will be celebrated on October 20th. Govardhan Puja is on October 22nd, and Bhai Dooj on October 23rd.
