The festival of lights, Diwali 2025, will be a week-long celebration filled with devotion, traditions, and family gatherings. According to Drik Panchang, Diwali festivities in 2025 will begin on Friday, 17 October with Govatsa Dwadashi and end on Thursday, 23 October with Bhaiya Dooj.
Let’s take a day-by-day look at the Deepawali 2025 calendar, including Tithi, festival names, and Panchang details.
When is Diwali 2025 as per Drik Panchang?
As per the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali is observed during Chaturdashi and Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik.
In 2025, the main Diwali Lakshmi Puja will be performed on Monday, 20 October, followed by Diwali Snan and Devpuja on Tuesday, 21 October.
17 October 2025 (Friday): Govatsa Dwadashi or Vasu Baras
The Diwali week begins with Govatsa Dwadashi, also called Vasu Baras, when cows and calves are worshipped. Devotees observe fasts and feed cows, symbolising gratitude for their nurturing nature.
This day marks the spiritual beginning of the Deepawali celebrations.
18 October 2025 (Saturday): Dhanteras and Lakshmi-Kuber Puja
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari. It’s considered highly auspicious to buy gold, silver, or utensils on this day.
Homes are lit up with diyas and Yama Deepam lamps are placed at entrances for protection and prosperity.
19 October 2025 (Sunday): Kali Chaudas and Hanuman Puja
Kali Chaudas, also known as Chhoti Diwali, is observed a day before the main festival. People light diyas early in the morning, perform Hanuman Puja, and take ritualistic oil baths to ward off negativity and evil forces.
This day is also known as the “Day of Lights by Girls” in some regions, symbolising new beginnings and joy.
20 October 2025 (Monday): Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja
The main Diwali festival will be celebrated on Monday, 20 October 2025, during Chaturdashi Tithi. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, seeking wealth, wisdom, and happiness.
Homes and temples glow with diyas, colourful rangolis decorate doorsteps, and families come together for Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, Sharda Puja, and Chopda Puja.
It’s also the day of Tamil Deepavali, celebrated with grand rituals and sweets.
21 October 2025 (Tuesday): Diwali Snan and Devpuja
After the night of Lakshmi Puja, the next morning is observed as Diwali Snan, where devotees take a holy bath before sunrise. This day is devoted to Diwali Devpuja, symbolising purification and the welcoming of divine blessings for the year ahead.
22 October 2025 (Wednesday): Govardhan Puja and Gujarati New Year
The following day is celebrated as Govardhan Puja or Annakut, honouring Lord Krishna’s lifting of the Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from heavy rains.
In Gujarat, the same day marks Bali Pratipada and the Gujarati New Year, known as Bestu Varas, when people open new accounts and begin afresh with prosperity rituals.
23 October 2025 (Thursday): Bhaiya Dooj and Chitragupta Puja
The Diwali celebrations conclude with Bhaiya Dooj, also called Bhau Beej or Yama Dwitiya, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
Sisters perform aarti, apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, and pray for their long lives, while brothers shower love and gifts in return.
Complete Diwali 2025 Calendar as per Drik Panchang
Diwali 2025 will span from 17 October to 23 October, with Lakshmi Puja on 20 October (Monday) and Diwali Snan on 21 October (Tuesday) as per Drik Panchang.
The seven-day celebration beautifully blends devotion, family bonding, and festive joy, making it one of India’s most cherished traditions.
Let’s take a day-by-day look at the Deepawali 2025 calendar, including Tithi, festival names, and Panchang details.
When is Diwali 2025 as per Drik Panchang?
As per the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali is observed during Chaturdashi and Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik.
In 2025, the main Diwali Lakshmi Puja will be performed on Monday, 20 October, followed by Diwali Snan and Devpuja on Tuesday, 21 October.
17 October 2025 (Friday): Govatsa Dwadashi or Vasu Baras
The Diwali week begins with Govatsa Dwadashi, also called Vasu Baras, when cows and calves are worshipped. Devotees observe fasts and feed cows, symbolising gratitude for their nurturing nature.
This day marks the spiritual beginning of the Deepawali celebrations.
18 October 2025 (Saturday): Dhanteras and Lakshmi-Kuber Puja
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari. It’s considered highly auspicious to buy gold, silver, or utensils on this day.
Homes are lit up with diyas and Yama Deepam lamps are placed at entrances for protection and prosperity.
19 October 2025 (Sunday): Kali Chaudas and Hanuman Puja
Kali Chaudas, also known as Chhoti Diwali, is observed a day before the main festival. People light diyas early in the morning, perform Hanuman Puja, and take ritualistic oil baths to ward off negativity and evil forces.
This day is also known as the “Day of Lights by Girls” in some regions, symbolising new beginnings and joy.
20 October 2025 (Monday): Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja
The main Diwali festival will be celebrated on Monday, 20 October 2025, during Chaturdashi Tithi. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, seeking wealth, wisdom, and happiness.
Homes and temples glow with diyas, colourful rangolis decorate doorsteps, and families come together for Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, Sharda Puja, and Chopda Puja.
It’s also the day of Tamil Deepavali, celebrated with grand rituals and sweets.
21 October 2025 (Tuesday): Diwali Snan and Devpuja
After the night of Lakshmi Puja, the next morning is observed as Diwali Snan, where devotees take a holy bath before sunrise. This day is devoted to Diwali Devpuja, symbolising purification and the welcoming of divine blessings for the year ahead.
22 October 2025 (Wednesday): Govardhan Puja and Gujarati New Year
The following day is celebrated as Govardhan Puja or Annakut, honouring Lord Krishna’s lifting of the Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from heavy rains.
In Gujarat, the same day marks Bali Pratipada and the Gujarati New Year, known as Bestu Varas, when people open new accounts and begin afresh with prosperity rituals.
23 October 2025 (Thursday): Bhaiya Dooj and Chitragupta Puja
The Diwali celebrations conclude with Bhaiya Dooj, also called Bhau Beej or Yama Dwitiya, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
Sisters perform aarti, apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, and pray for their long lives, while brothers shower love and gifts in return.
Complete Diwali 2025 Calendar as per Drik Panchang
Diwali 2025 will span from 17 October to 23 October, with Lakshmi Puja on 20 October (Monday) and Diwali Snan on 21 October (Tuesday) as per Drik Panchang.
The seven-day celebration beautifully blends devotion, family bonding, and festive joy, making it one of India’s most cherished traditions.
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