Prepare for the radiant festival of Diwali, which will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025. Revered as the festival of lights, Diwali symbolizes prosperity and the ultimate victory of light over darkness. The central ritual of this occasion is the sacred Lakshmi Puja. While the Amavasya Tithi, the new moon phase crucial for Diwali, extends from October 20th into the evening of October 21st, the main festivities and Lakshmi Puja will occur on October 20th.
The most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja in 2025 is during the Pradosh Kaal, a period directly following sunset. This falls between 5:43 PM and 8:15 PM. The specifically designated Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, the most potent time for prayers and offerings, is from 7:04 PM to 8:15 PM, providing a duration of approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes. This timing is considered ideal as it coincides with the Vrishabha Kaal, a fixed astrological period conducive to stability and abundance.
Essential Diwali 2025 timings:
* **Diwali Celebration Date:** October 20, 2025
* **Lakshmi Puja Window:** 7:04 PM to 8:15 PM
* **Amavasya Tithi Starts:** October 20, 3:44 PM
* **Amavasya Tithi Ends:** October 21, 5:54 PM
For those following specific advanced or Tantrik rituals, the Nishita Kaal Muhurat (11:38 PM – 12:28 AM on October 21st) is also noted. However, Pradosh Kaal remains the universally recommended and highly auspicious time for general devotees.
Diwali preparations are a time of great excitement, involving the beautification of homes with flowers and traditional decorations. Families meticulously set up altars for Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and the Navgraha deities. Many observers practice a full-day fast, concluding it with the evening puja. The festival also incorporates Chopda Pujan, a ritual for initiating new business accounts, particularly in business communities, seeking blessings for financial success. By observing Lakshmi Puja on October 20th within the specified Pradosh Kaal Muhurat, devotees aim to invite lasting prosperity, happiness, and positive energy into their homes and lives.