Diwali 2025 Dates in India: Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj
Planning for Diwali 2025 and want clear Indian dates with puja details and common FAQs? Here is a concise, city agnostic guide you can trust. If you need city specific muhurat, check your local panchang and temple bulletin closer to the day.
Diwali 2025 Dates in India
| Festival Day | Date (2025) | Also Known As |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Saturday, October 18 | Dhantrayodashi |
| Kali Chaudas | Sunday, October 19 | Chhoti Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, Roop Chaudas |
| Diwali | Monday, October 20 | Lakshmi Puja, Deepavali |
| Govardhan Puja | Wednesday, October 22 | Annakut, Bali Pratipada |
| Bhai Dooj | Thursday, October 23 | Bhau Beej, Bhaiya Dooj, Bhratri Dwitiya |
Note: Hindu tithis can straddle two Gregorian dates. For precise muhurat in your city, consult a local panchang.
What Each Day Signifies
Dhanteras
Begins the five day festival. Families worship Lakshmi and Kubera and buy metal utensils or gifts considered auspicious.
Kali Chaudas or Chhoti Diwali
Observed a day before the main Diwali night. In many regions people perform early morning snan, light diyas, and do protection prayers.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja
The main night of Diwali. Homes are lit with diyas and rangoli. Families perform Lakshmi and Ganesha puja for prosperity and wellbeing.
Govardhan Puja
Also called Annakut. Devotees offer a large variety of sattvik preparations in gratitude. Many households worship Govardhan and Krishna.
Bhai Dooj
Sisters apply tika to brothers and pray for their long life. Families exchange gifts and sweets.
FAQs People Ask in India
When is Diwali in 2025 in India
Diwali Lakshmi Puja is on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Amavasya tithi extends into October 21 in some almanacs, which is why you may see both dates online. Follow your local panchang if a family tradition specifies a different timing.
When is Chhoti Diwali in 2025
Sunday, October 19, 2025, observed as Kali Chaudas or Naraka Chaturdashi in many regions.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
When is Bhai Dooj in 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
What are common Diwali puja steps at home
Clean the puja area, place idols or images of Lakshmi and Ganesha, draw a small rangoli or footprints, light diyas, offer flowers and sweets, chant simple Lakshmi mantras, and perform aarti. Keep the home well lit through the evening.
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