Diwali 2025: Date, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Panchang, Vidhi & Rituals

Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. Every home glows with diyas, rangoli, and lamps, while devotees perform rituals to invite prosperity, peace, and happiness.

Diwali 2025 carries special cosmic significance. Celebrating with proper Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Panchang, and rituals ensures blessings of wealth and well-being. At White Lotus Spirituality, under the guidance of Astrologer Santosh Sharma, we present a detailed roadmap for Diwali 2025.

Diwali 2025 Dates & Significance of Five Days

Diwali spans five days, each dedicated to specific traditions and rituals:

1. Dhanteras – 18 October 2025 (Saturday)

• Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari.
• Buying gold, silver, or utensils on this day is believed to attract wealth and good fortune.
• Clean your home and decorate entrances with rangoli and mango leaves to invite prosperity.

2. Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali – 19 October 2025 (Sunday)

• Also called Roop Chaudas or Kali Chaudas.
• Perform Abhyanga Snan (ritual oil bath) early morning to cleanse negativity.
• Commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over demon Narakasura, symbolizing triumph of light over darkness.

3. Lakshmi Puja / Diwali – 20 October 2025 (Monday)

• Main festival day, observed on Amavasya Tithi.
• Evening worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha ensures financial stability, wisdom, and harmony.

4. Govardhan Puja / Annakut – 21 October 2025 (Tuesday)

• Worship Lord Krishna and offer a mountain of food (Annakut) in gratitude.
• Marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat New Year for business communities.

5. Bhai Dooj / Yama Dwitiya – 22 October 2025 (Wednesday)

• Sisters perform tilak rituals for brothers’ longevity; brothers bless sisters.
• Strengthens familial bonds and brings harmony to the household.

Tip: Evening of 20 October 2025 is fully suitable for Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, according to Panchang and guidance from Astrologer Santosh Sharma.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat & Panchang 2025

Performing Lakshmi Puja at the right muhurat is vital to attract wealth and prosperity.

• Amavasya Tithi Begins: 20 Oct 2025, 03:44 PM IST
• Amavasya Tithi Ends: 21 Oct 2025, 05:54 PM IST
• Pradosh Kaal: Evening twilight period, considered most auspicious.
• Vrishabha Kaal: Overlaps Pradosh Kaal, enhancing prosperity energy.

Indicative Lakshmi Puja Muhurat for Karnataka & Gujarat

Step-by-Step Lakshmi Puja Vidhi

1. Pre-Puja Preparations

• Clean your home and puja area thoroughly.
• Decorate with rangoli, flowers, mango leaves, and diyas.
• Ensure a positive, serene environment for prayers.

2. Altar Setup (Sthapana)

• Place Goddess Lakshmi idol at the center, Lord Ganesha to the left.
• Optionally include Saraswati and Kubera idols.
• Keep a Kalash with water, topped with mango leaves and coconut.
• Place coins, rice, and grains as symbolic offerings.

3. Sankalpa & Invocation

• Begin with Sankalpa (intention): Your name, ancestors, purpose of worship.
• Offer incense, flowers, and sweets to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles.

4. Lakshmi Puja

• Apply tilak (kumkum + rice) to the deity.
• Offer coins, notes, fruits, sweets, and dry fruits.
• Chant Lakshmi mantras: “Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhyo Namah”
• Worship Saraswati & Kubera for wisdom and abundance.

5. Aarti & Pradakshina

• Perform Lakshmi Aarti with a ghee lamp or camphor.
• Walk around the altar (pradakshina) if space allows.
• Keep the main diya lit overnight for continuous prosperity energy.

6. Distribution of Prasad

• Share prasad among family, friends, and neighbors.
• Consume in the morning of the next day for added blessings.

 7. Continued Observances

• Celebrate Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj with offerings.
• On Choti Diwali, take ritual bath and perform small offerings.

Significance & Cultural Wisdom

• Goddess Lakshmi visits homes that are clean, decorated, and full of light.
• Lighting diyas removes darkness (ignorance) from the mind and surroundings.
• Buying gold/silver on Dhanteras ensures wealth.
• Chopda Pujan in Gujarat marks the start of a new financial year.

Astrological Significance

• Monday (Chandra-ruled day): Promotes peace, harmony, and family bonding.
• Vrishabha Lagna: Increases wealth and financial stability.
• Performing Lakshmi Puja in Vrishabha Kaal attracts abundance.

Spiritual Remedies for Wealth

• Keep 11 cowries dipped in turmeric near Lakshmi idol; place in locker after puja.
• Light 21 ghee diyas in all directions.
• Offer 5 red lotus flowers (or red roses).
• Chant Sri Suktam or Kanakdhara Stotra.
• Place a silver coin before the deity and keep in wallet after puja.

Eco-Friendly Diwali 2025

• Use earthen diyas instead of electric lights.
• Make natural rangoli with turmeric, kumkum, or flowers.
• Avoid harmful crackers; celebrate with lights, music, and sweets.
• Donate food, clothes, or blankets to invite divine blessings.

Final Thoughts

As we prepare to celebrate Diwali 2025, it’s not just about lighting diyas or bursting crackers – it’s about inviting light, prosperity, and positivity into our lives. By referencing the detailed guide of Astrologer Maa Kalyani and adding your own spiritual reflections and regional traditions, this blog aims to offer readers a reliable, heart-centered, and comprehensive roadmap to celebrate Diwali with true devotion.

May Goddess Lakshmi bless every home with wealth, peace, and happiness, and may the glow of diyas guide you toward success and harmony in the coming year.

Book a Consultation with Astrologer Santosh Sharma

For personalized guidance on Diwali 2025, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Panchang timings, and spiritual remedies, you can book a consultation with Astrologer Santosh Sharma at White Lotus Spirituality. Whether you want advice on the best time for Lakshmi Puja in your city, wealth-enhancing rituals, or remedies for prosperity and well-being, a consultation provides customized insights based on your birth chart and local Panchang.

Reach out today to ensure your Diwali 2025 celebrations are auspicious, prosperous, and spiritually enriching.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Diwali!