Diwali also known as Deepawali is on of the major festivals of Hindus, which is celebrated with great grandeur and enthusiasm across the nation. The day celebrates the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Deepawali is celebrated on Amavasya Tithi of Kartik month.This year, people are actually confused that when to celebrate Diwali as Amavasya tithi is falling for two days starting from October 20 and it will end on October 21, 2025. But you should not worry about it as we will tell you when you can celebrate the festival of Diwali and why? so check out the information below by scrolling down the article.
Diwali 2025: Date and Time
Amavasya Tithi Begins - October 20, 2025 - 03:44 PM
Amavasya Tithi Ends - October 21, 2025 - 05:54 PM
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - October 20, 2025 - 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM
Pradosh Kaal - October 20, 2025 - 05:46 PM to 08:18 PM
Vrishabha Kaal - October 20, 2025 - 07:08 PM to 09:03 PM
Amavasya Tithi is starting from October 20 - 03:44 PM and it will end on October 21 - 05:54PM so ideally it should be celebrated on October 20.
Importance of Amavasya Tithi for Diwali Celebration:
The Hindu Scriptures state that Amavasya Tithi is particularly important on Diwali. It is believed that after defeating the evil king Ravana, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya on this very day. Devotees lit lakhs of diyas to welcome Lord Rama, when he returned to Ayodhya, celebrating this day with great joy and happiness because there were no lights at the time and it was also the day of Amavasya.
Diwali 2025 Festival List
Day and Date | Puja Muhurat | Tithi | Festival |
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 12:18 PM on Oct 18, 2025 | Trayodashi Tithi | Dhanteras |
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 12:18 PM on Oct 18, 2025 | Trayodashi Tithi | Yama Deepam |
Monday, October 20, 2025 | Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 01:51 PM on Oct 19, 2025 | Chaturdashi Tithi | Choti Diwali |
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | Amavasya Tithi Begins - 03:44 PM, Oct 20 | Amavasya Tithi | Laxmi Puja |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | Pratipada Tithi Begins - 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025 | Pratipada Tithi | Govardhan Puja |
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 08:16 PM on Oct 22, 2025 | Dwitiya Tithi | Bhai Dooj |
Diwali 2025: Significance
This festival holds a great religious and spiritual significance. This day is commemorated to celebrated the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. This day brings joy, happiness, prosperity and good luck across the world. According to Hindu religion, the day marks the returning of Lord Shri Ram to Ayodha after killing the demon king Ravana. People of Ayodhya celebrated this day with great joy and by lighting diyas, illuminating the Ayodhya Nagri and making rangoli to welcome Lord Ram after the exile of 14 years. The days also marks the end of darkness and triumph of good over evil. On this auspicious day, devotees offer prayers to Goddess Laxmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber with full devotion and purity. Diwali festival brings happiness, good fortune, luck, abundance and wealth. It is believed that on the night of Diwali, Maa Lakshmi visits the home and bless the devotees with peace and happiness.
