Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Deepawali, is among the most revered Hindu festivals, celebrated with variations across Indian religions including Jainism and Sikhism. The festival signifies the triumph of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Falling in the lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika, Diwali spans five days, beginning on Dhantrayodashi and concluding with Bhaiya Dooj.
As Diwali 2025 arrives, devotees observe precise puja timings to ensure an auspicious celebration. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat, a highlight of the festival, is scheduled from 07:41 PM to 08:40 PM on October 20. Other important timings include Pradosh Kaal from 06:12 PM to 08:40 PM, and Vrishabha Kaal from 07:41 PM to 09:41 PM. The Amavasya tithi, marking the new moon, begins at 03:44 PM on October 20 and ends at 05:54 PM on October 21, setting the spiritual tone for the festival.
In major Indian cities, Lakshmi Puja muhurats vary slightly to align with local timings: Pune (07:38 PM – 08:37 PM), New Delhi (07:08 PM – 08:18 PM), Chennai (07:20 PM – 08:14 PM), Jaipur (07:17 PM – 08:25 PM), Hyderabad (07:21 PM – 08:19 PM), Gurgaon (07:09 PM – 08:19 PM), Chandigarh (07:06 PM – 08:19 PM), Mumbai (07:41 PM – 08:41 PM), Bengaluru (07:31 PM – 08:25 PM), Ahmedabad (07:36 PM – 08:40 PM), Noida (07:07 PM – 08:18 PM), and Kolkata (05:06 PM – 05:54 PM, October 21).
Special Nishita Kaal and Mahanishita Kaal muhurats fall between 11:58 PM and 12:48 AM on October 21, while Simha Kaal extends from 02:07 AM to 04:15 AM. Choghadiya muhurats provide additional auspicious windows: afternoon (03:44 PM – 06:12 PM), evening (06:12 PM – 07:45 PM), night (10:50 PM – 12:23 AM), and early morning (01:56 AM – 06:34 AM, October 21).
Following these timings allows devotees to honor rituals, invoke blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, and celebrate Diwali with maximum spiritual significance. Observing these muhurats ensures a harmonious blend of devotion, tradition, and festivity, making Diwali 2025 an unforgettable celebration of light, prosperity, and joy.
